I am always looking for (and trying to create!) easy meals that are healthy, yet don’t take too much time to make. A great way to do that is to have pre-cooked chicken or leftover chicken on hand, and find recipes using shredded chicken. I’ve done the looking for you and rounded up the best chicken recipes where you can use shredded chicken.
I usually use chicken breasts for my shredded chicken, but you can also use chicken thighs. You can choose the cooking method, and then shred and you’re good to go! Shredded chicken will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, so make the chicken when you can and then it’s ready for easy, faster dinners.
Of course, the easiest way to get shredded chicken is to use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Another easy way to meal prep shredded chicken is to cook a whole chicken and shred the cooked meat. You can use your Instant Pot and it’s extra easy: How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot I also often use my recipe for Crockpot Shredded Chicken.
Whatever method you use to prepare your shredded chicken, keep these recipes handy–they’ll make your life easier!
Recipes Using Shredded Chicken
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​Every recipe listed here calls for chicken. Some simply call for shredded chicken, others include instructions for shredding chicken. When that’s the case, just skip the cooking of the chicken and add your already-shredded-chicken when the recipe calls for it. Other recipes call for cubed chicken or chicken that you’ll cook and then chop. Simply skip those parts of the recipe and add your shredded chicken at the end or when appropriate for the recipe.
Remember, to save a recipe on my site, click on the heart you see on the side of your screen. Then when you come back to my site, you can see all the recipes you’ve saved by clicking the heart. I know one or more of these recipes will become a part of your regular rotation.
Chicken Taco Casserole
Easy Harissa Chicken Bowls
Fall Harvest Bowl
Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bowl with Chicken and Spinach
Butternut Squash Rice Bowl
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Chicken, Spinach, Mushroom, and Feta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Lighter Alfredo Penne with Chicken
Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken
One Pot Lemon Parmesan Pasta
Chicken Fajita PastaÂ
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo
Chicken Quinoa Soup
Anti-Inflammatory Chicken and Rice Soup
Chicken White Bean Soup
Leftover Turkey Rice Soup (works great with chicken)
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Chicken Pumpkin Chili
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad with Yogurt Ranch
Southwest Chicken Salad
Layered Mediterranean Salad
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken
Strawberry Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
Bowtie Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Walnut Pesto Chicken Salad
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
I hope these ideas make your life easier, tastier, and healthier! Please feel free to share any links to your favorite recipes using shredded chicken below.
