You need to boil chicken for at least 15 minutes if you're going to shred it up for a recipe. Make sure to use a big enough cooking pot to fit all of the meat you're going to prepare. The chicken needs have enough room to float and still have a half inch of space around it. Only add water so that it will reach 2/3 of the height of the pot, to prevent it boiling over. After you've boiled the
. chicken for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to medium high for an additional 10 minutes, then strain. Make sure to let the meat cool down before shredding. For additional cooking tips, visit: www.foodnetwork.com