How to Boil Frozen Chicken

Forgot to take the chicken out to thaw…Can I boil frozen chicken? We've got the answer with step-by-step instructions and recipe ideas.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword can I boil frozen chicken, frozen chicken breasts, how to boil frozen chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 284kcal

24 ounces Frozen chicken - frozen bone-in or boneless chicken breast chicken thighs or chicken legs. See note 1.
64 ounces Chicken broth
2 teaspoons Kosher salt

Place the chicken in a pot and cover it with broth.
Add salt to the broth. Optional: You can add pepper, garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley to the pot for added flavor.
Bring the broth to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chicken simmer for about 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool before shredding or using it in your recipe. See note 2.

If you use chicken with the skin on you’ll want to remove the skin once the chicken is fully cooked as it will have an unpleasant, rubbery, texture.
You can let the broth cool and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer as a flavorful base for soups like our Rotisserie Chicken Soup with Tortellini or Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
Nutritional values are calculated based on 24 ounces of frozen chicken breast.