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Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat olive oil over medium heat","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the minced garlic and dried thyme","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the chicken broth and add the whole chicken breasts. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the chicken broth","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove the chicken from the pot and shred or dice into bite-sized pieces. 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