This collection of shredded chicken recipes will give you great ideas for an easy weeknight dinner. Busy weeknights just got simpler when your weekly meal prep includes an easy shredded chicken recipe.
It doesn't matter if you start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken, use a pressure cooker to cook chicken quickly or make a large batch of crockpot shredded chicken! Your dinner tonight should be one of these best shredded chicken recipes.
Plus, with tips on how to meal prep and freeze shredded chicken, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights or meal planning. Don't miss out on these easy weeknight dinners with shredded chicken.
How To Make Shredded Chicken
Make a big batch of cooked chicken and shred it using one of these three chicken shredding methods. I find that cooked chicken breast is the easiest to shred but boneless skinless chicken thighs will have the most flavor.
- Two Fork Method: Place chicken on a cutting board, and use two forks to pull at the meat in opposite directions going against the grain of the meat.
- Mixer: Place chicken in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or use a hand mixer with the beaters in place. Turn the mixer to a low speed and gradually increase the mixer speed as the chicken shreds.
- Blender or Food Processor: Place leftover chicken in the blender or a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse it at a low speed. Pulse until your desired texture of the shredded chicken is reached.
Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken Recipes
The simplicity of a slow cooker allows even busy cooks to make delicious shredded chicken recipes for endless easy recipes possibilities
Easy, slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole featuring chicken, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and lots of cheese will be your next favorite crock pot recipe.
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This crockpot Mexican corn soup has layers of flavor that include shredded chicken, black beans, creamed corn, Mexican spices as well as a creamy broth. Top this easy slow cooker soup with your choice of fresh squeezed lime, avocado, cilantro, sour cream and jalapeño. Crockpot Mexican corn and chicken soup is sure to bring your favorite fiesta flavors to your table.
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The BEST Crockpot Chicken Alfredo recipe, so easy to make! Juicy shredded chicken and pasta in a creamy homemade Alfredo Sauce. This is a great recipe for busy dinners and easy cleanups.
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This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect game-day appetizer! It's so easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.
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An easy, spicy dinner idea made right in the crock pot. Pulled chicken cooked in a hot honey sauce and then piled onto your favorite bun. The perfect slow cooker meal for any time of year!Probably in my top 10 of favorite shredded chicken dinner recipes.
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A hearty soup loaded with shredded chicken, veggies and egg noodles all in a creamy chicken chicken broth.
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Flavorful, Mexican-inspired shredded chicken cooked in a Crockpot combined with rice, beans, corn, avocado, a squeeze of lime juice and drizzled with a delicious cilantro lime dressing. It's a simple chicken burrito bowl dinner packed with so much yum!
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This easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki recipe is cooked with chicken breasts or thighs with honey, garlic, soy sauce that makes the perfect homemade sauce. Serve it in a bowl over rice with a vegetable like broccoli for a healthy balanced meal.This is one of the best recipes with shredded chicken.
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken simmers in a cream cheese sauce with Italian seasoning, garlic, celery seed and cream of mushroom soup.
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Super easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup made in the crockpot - filled with shredded chicken, gnocchi, and spinach.
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A simple and absolutely delicious meal to have ready when you get home in the evening. Serve over rice with a side of broccoli or zucchini.Modify your meta description by editing it right here
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Chicken breasts slow-cooked in salsa verde sauce making the perfect addition to tacos, burritos, and so many other dishes!
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipes
I have these recipes separated into different sections to help you find the recipe that fits the cooking method you want to use. I also have a great list of chicken quarters recipes you will want to check out!
This Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Chicken is one of the easiest IP recipes! Just 2 ingredients and the Instant Pot does all the work. Turns out perfect every time!
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This Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup recipe is packed full of protein. It's a savory broth filled with lean chicken breast, bean, corn, and spices.
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These are the BEST instant pot shredded chicken tacos! Using only 4 ingredients, the meat is flavorful, tender and juicy every time.
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These Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Tacos are a tasty way to shake up Taco Tuesday. They're full of flavor and so easy to make!
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These Instant Pot Thai Chicken Rice Bowls are packed with traditional Thai flavors and unbelievably easy to make. Perfect for dinner or lunch!
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is moist, juicy and quick to make. I have 6 exciting flavours of shredded chicken along with the video for you, perfect to add in salads, soups, wraps, tacos or anything that calls for cooked chicken.
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This 2 ingredient recipe for Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken is a quick and easy way to get a flavorful shredded chicken that can be used in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chili and even pasta. Perfect for meal prepping dinners and makes a great protein for freezer meals.
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Creamy Crack Chicken Chili made in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family loves!
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You'll love this sweet and savory Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. It's better than takeout and ready in an instant - well, less than 30 min!
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Shredded Chicken Casserole Recipes
Looking for and easy dinner with shredded chicken? From classic comfort dishes like chicken pot pie and enchiladas to more unique recipes like chicken shawarma and Greek chicken lettuce wraps, there's something for everyone.
Dorito chicken casserole is an easy chicken casserole that my family loved. This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes.
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This is my favorite sour cream chicken enchiladas recipe! My family loves Mexican food and I love how easy this chicken enchilada casserole is to make.
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This buffalo chicken dip egg roll recipe is the combination of all the buffalo chicken dip ingredients, wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and fried to a crips.
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This simple chicken broccoli rice casserole recipe is ready in under 45 minutes and is the easiest weeknight meal.
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If you love buffalo chicken dip, this buffalo chicken tater tot casserole is a great way to take those flavors to the next level.
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Want a different take on chicken pot pie? This recipe uses biscuits instead of crust, and is so easy to make for your whole family! Packed with lots of flavor!
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This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is loaded with creamy Alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, chicken, bacon, and baked with cheese. The perfect comfort food.
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Easy Chicken Spaghetti on your table in 20 minutes with NO canned soups! Sassy, saucy, cheesy, creamy addictive comfort food you will CRAVE!
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Enjoy this chicken parmesan pasta bake in a casserole dish that is ready in just 35 minutes, but has the same great traditional flavors. It's cheesy, filling, and topped with toasty breadcrumbs.
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This easy recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole was sinfully delicious and was devoured by my family in record time.
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Seasonal Favorite
This is the best homemade seedless black raspberry jam recipe made with fresh or frozen black raspberries.
Seasonal Favorite
This is the best homemade seedless black raspberry jam recipe made with fresh or frozen black raspberries.
Leftover Shredded Chicken Recipes
Handmade, traditional empanadas stuffed with delicious shredded chipotle chicken, black beans, peppers and onions. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!
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This Recipe For BBQ Chicken Pizza is the absolute best! You will love how easy and delicious this recipe for BBQ Chicken Pizza is .
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Creamy, cheesy with an addictive salsa verde, these Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas don't mess around! Easy to make and oh so satisfying to eat!
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Fresh, healthy and quick, Shredded Chicken Burrito Bowls are perfect for lunch or dinner. Easy to customize for everyone's taste too!
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Southern Style Chicken Salad Recipe is boneless, skinless chicken breasts are poached in a "secret" ingredient, then pulsed in a food processor with seasonings, crisp vegetables, pickle relish, and hard boiled eggs to make the ultimate chicken salad sandwich spread.
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Not only is this the best chicken dumpling soup, but it's a quick and easy family-friendly dinner. You won't be able to get enough of the comforting chicken soup and drop dumplings!
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This Mexican chicken casserole brings together the best of Mexican flavors and the ease of casserole cooking.
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Enjoy this BBQ Chicken Tostadas recipe even on busy nights! Made with only 4 basic ingredients, it's quick, easy, and sure to please!
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This 3-ingredient shredded chicken and gravy recipe is ridiculously tasty for how few ingredients it has! You can make this easy meal in the oven or Crockpot for a tasty family meal.
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This White Chicken Chili recipe is thick & creamy, with shredded chicken, white beans, corn & just the right amount of spice!
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Appetizers Using Shredded Chicken
Buffalo chicken cheese balls with cream cheese, chicken, shredded cheddar, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and bacon are a tasty finger food.
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Crockpot White Chili Chicken Dip is packed with Mexican flavor from cilantro, cumin, green chiles, white beans, and taco seasoning.
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Buffalo chicken bites are a flavor packed appetizer that are perfect for parties and game day. It will be hard to keep this finger food on the tray!
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Boring taco dip gets transformed into a baked 7 layer dip recipe by adding a flavorful shredded chicken taco layer! Just the hot dip every party needs!
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These shredded chicken nachos are super easy and baked in the oven. Just 15 minutes to make and loaded with all of your favorite toppings!
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are layers of shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and hot sauce between crispy tortillas.
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Honey Lime Chicken Taquitos are baked in the oven for that crispy exterior without deep frying! Sweet & spicy honey lime chicken taquitos.
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Easy BBQ chicken roll-ups with BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, and sliced red onions all baked in rolled-up pizza dough.
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Chicken Caesar Dip made with shredded rotisserie chicken is the ultimate dip! Creamy, cheesy and hearty, the dip will be the highlight of any party!
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These easy Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Sliders are so good with spicy mayo, shredded chicken, and all the best toppings.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 15 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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