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This Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken is tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, ideal for easy dinners, tacos, sandwiches, and meal prep.
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Dutch Oven Pulled Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Texan-Inspired Comfort Food
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra spice
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts all over with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (don't worry about cooking it through).
  • Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the Dutch oven. Stir gently, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Cover with the lid and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45–55 minutes. The chicken has to be very tender and easily pulls apart with two forks.
  • Remove the chicken from the Dutch oven. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir it into the cooking juices to soak up all the flavor.
  • Serve hot, or use for sandwiches, tacos, salads, and more!