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The Very Best Chopped Chicken

This versatile chopped chicken is perfect for adding to any casserole, soup or salad recipe, and it is healthy and packed with delicious flavor!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt and next 5 ingredients. Place raw chicken breasts on a greased jelly roll pan, and rub both sides of each piece with the spice mixture. Place pan in preheated oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, flipping the chicken over after the first 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until cool and firm.
  • Place chilled chicken on a cutting board and cut into cubes, first cutting each piece into 4-5 slices from top to bottom and then cutting into 4-5 slices from side to side.
  • Use chicken immediately, or divide into portions and freeze for up to 3 months in zip-top plastic freezer bags.