Top 30 Shredded Chicken Recipes

Shredded chicken is a simple, easy, and effective way to utilize juicy, moist chicken in various recipes. From casseroles to dips, tacos to soups – here are 30 of our favorite (and yours!) shredded chicken recipes.

Why We Love These Recipes

How could you not?! First of all, they all incorporate one of our favorite versions of chicken… shredded chicken. Shredded chicken is so easy to make, and it’s perfect to keep in the fridge or freezer for anytime you need protein in a pinch. Chicken is so versatile – you can literally use it in almost any recipe, with almost any seasonings or sides.

All of the recipes in this list either call for shredded chicken explicitly, or can at least use it with no noticeable difference. If you’re new to shredded chicken, start with the basics. The Best Shredded Chicken actually goes over five easy shredding methods that will work for any cooked chicken, so just pick your favorite and let’s get cooking!

Basic Shredded Chicken Recipes

1. The Best Shredded Chicken

2. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

3. 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Recipes Using Shredded Chicken

4. Shredded Chicken Salad (Costco Style)

5. Chicken Tacos in Lettuce Wraps (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Keto)

6. Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (Whole30)

7. Buffalo Chicken Salad

8. Whole30 Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla-less Soup (Paleo)

9. Buffalo Chicken Ranch Whole30 Meal Prep

10. Tarragon Chicken Salad with Almonds

11. BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Coleslaw (Whole30)

12. Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

13. Whole30 Chicken Salad

14. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

15. One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

16. Healthy, Creamy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Ranch (Whole30, Paleo)

17. Crockpot Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

18. Easy Homemade Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup

19. Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Brown Rice Bake

20. Whole30 Instant Pot Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

21. Paleo Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Ranch and Cauliflower Rice (Whole30, Low Carb)

22. Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken (Whole30 and Paleo Friendly)

23. Whole30 Casserole with Chicken, Broccoli, and Almonds

24. Whole30 Chilaquiles with Sweet Potatoes

25. Keto Chicken and Dumplings from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

26. Buffalo Shredded Chicken Fries Recipe from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

27. Keto White Chicken Chili from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

28. Healthy Chicken Tostadas from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

29. Creamy Shredded Chicken Enchiladas from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

30. Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes

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