10 Ways To Make The Most of Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken is a great thing to have on hand, especially during busy weeknights when a quick dinner is in order. These tender slivers of meat are ideal for everything from tacos and sandwiches to casseroles, soups, and more.

Below we offer up 10 great recipe ideas that will help you incorporate shredded chicken into weeknight meals. It can all begin with a rotisserie chicken from the market or a home roasted or poached bird. That's up to you!

How To Shred Chicken: Tips

This Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is one of my go to’s! It couldn’t be easier and it goes so well in tacos, burritos, salads and more! Recipe link in my bio —> @lifeinthelofthouse

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Naturally, there are many ways to go about shredding chicken (you could even do it in the food processor or use a hand mixer) but we like to stick to a simple technique: using two forks. This helps you avoid greasy fingers and results in perfectly shredded chicken. Here is a quick video demonstrating the technique:

What To Make With Shredded Chicken: The Recipes

What's great about shredded chicken is that it can be frozen in pre-portioned containers so you can easily whip up any of these recipes:

Vietnamese Chicken Mango Rolls

Shredded chicken gets a tropical twist with these yummy Vietnamese rolls packed with veggies, mango and herbs. Learn how to make them.

Chicken Taquitos

These shredded chicken taquitos are great as an appetizer or main course when served alongside a salad.

Get the recipe.

Coconut Chicken Soup

Shredded chicken is the star of this flavorful soup prepared with coconut milk, carrots, onions and lemongrass.

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Instanpottin' with Poonam shows you how to prepared shredded chicken right in the Instant Pot. She seasons it with Mexican spices and offers tips for serving.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Making shredded chicken in the slow cooker is effortless and the results are great. With the right sauce, this chicken can make for a killer sandwich or salad. Serve with a side of coleslaw and you are in for a heavenly treat.

Shredded Chicken Tacos

You'll love these flavorful chicken tacos that are a breeze to make. The recipe shows you how to poach and shred chicken before seasoning it with Mexican spices.

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

A popular recipe on Pinterest, these shredded chicken enchiladas are easy to make and can be prepared and frozen in advance.

South Indian Shredded Chicken

If you crave shredded chicken slathered in a spicy sauce then this recipe for pichi potta chicken is for you. You'll love the blend of onions, curry leaves, tomatoes and Indian spices.