Place chicken in pan with the 1 cup of the broth OR water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. 10 minutes if using fresh or defrosted chicken. Turn occasionally.Cover and turn to low.ontinue to simmer chicken for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken shreds when you use a fork. Add more of the broth/water as you cook the chicken, if yours starts to cook down. Let rest in pan, for 10 minutes, or until the meat is cool enough for You to shred the chicken.