#1- To poach the chicken, place it in a medium saucepan and cover it + 1 inch of water. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat just a little. Continue to cook the chicken at a low boil for 15-20 minutes (time will vary depending on the size of your chicken pieces). The chicken should reach an internal temp of at least 165. Or just cut it and make sure the juices run clear. You CAN use breasts WITH the bones and skin. If this is your choice, salt and pepper the water before cooking and when you're done save the resulting stock for something!
#2- If you want to take this a from-scratch step further, try my
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe in place of the cream of celery! (it is included in the middle of the broccoli casserole recipe)