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Home » What To Make with Shredded Chicken?

What To Make with Shredded Chicken?

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 33 Comments

What to make with shredded chicken? We’ve rounded up our easy healthy shredded chicken recipes + info on shredded chicken calories and nutrition.

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Who’s ready for Healthy Shredded Chicken Recipes?

If you’re wondering what to do with shredded chicken, these Healthy Shredded Chicken Recipes are just for you!  This post is all about easy shredded chicken recipes but here’s a little guide around the blog if you’re wondering How to Shred Chicken (without using and fork and knife!), How to cook a whole chicken in the instant pot, or the fastest recipe for shredded chicken. 

So let’s get into it.

I got home yesterday from literally what felt like the longest day ever, and was like nooooooooo I don’t want to cook. But I knew I went grocery shopping and had food in the fridge that I could toss together into a respectable dinner.

In times like that (which seems to happen every week), who wants to cook? Eric and I don’t typically make it to the house until about 7-8pm at night whether it’s CrossFit, evening client appointments, or just a late night at the office by the time we get home we are TIRED, and who wants to cook and clean at that point? I mean it’s practically bed time.

Instant Pot Easy Shredded Chicken

So I wanted to share my go to shredded chicken meals when I just can’t muster up much energy to cook. I will prep many of these shredded chicken recipe ideas in advance so that I can just pop it in the oven or reheat it when I get home to make it even faster.

But come on, most of the time I don’t even have it that much together so as long as I can prep Instant Pot Shredded Chicken in advance. I actually keep shredded leftover chicken in the freezer so that my protein is cooked and ready to toss into a quick weeknight meal.

WINNING!

How many calories in shredded chicken?

Chicken is a nutrient packed, high quality source of lean protein that contains very little fat and carbohydrates. One cup of shredded chicken contains…

  • 80 calories

  • 18 grams protein

  • 2 grams fat

  • 2 grams carbohydrate  

If you’re all aboard the shredded chicken train, check out these recipes using shredded chicken! What to do with shredded chicken is no longer a question with all of these recipes at your fingertips!

What to make with shredded chicken?

Shredded chicken is a game changer. Whether you’re using rotisserie chicken, boiled chicken breast or chicken thighs, or make chicken in the slow cooker on instant pot, we’ve got you covered with our favorite shredded chicken recipes so that you don’t get bored! 

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Recipes

Easy Instant Pot Crack Chicken and Broccoli 

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken & Yellow Rice

This Instant Pot Chicken and Yellow Rice will have you screaming winner winner chicken dinner. It's so easy and convenient when you have zero time to cook and need dinner on the table fast. Bonus points, one pot clean up. Yipee!

Instant Pot Easy Shredded Chicken

Instant Pot Easy Shredded Chicken

 

Shredded Chicken Salad Recipes

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad with Grapes 

easy chicken salad recipe with crosissants

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap 

This Waldorf Chicken Salad is light and refreshing. Made with Greek yogurt, dried plums, and apples for a sweet and savory salad. Prep this ahead of time for a quick work week lunch.

BBQ Chicken Tater Tots Salad

Comfort food meets salad greens. Get obsessed over this salad combo... crispy take-me-back-to-my-childhood tater tots, warm grilled chicken and crunchy shredded greens all smothered in BBQ sauce for the win!

Curried Chicken Salad

 

Shredded Chicken Soup Recipes

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup 

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker Winter White Chicken Chili 

This Winter White Chicken Chili has a simple ingredient list and is made in the slow cooker!!! Hello convenience. I kept this recipe low maintenance by using pantry staples like canned beans and corn. Talk about a family friendly weeknight meal.

 

More Healthy Shredded Chicken Recipes for Easy Weeknights

Pulled Chicken Avocado Sliders 

Chicken Fried Rice with Sweet Chili Sauce

Chicken Fried Rice

Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

These Healthy Chicken Enchiladas are made with homemade enchilada sauce that you can feel good about. This simple weeknight meal will quickly become a family favorite. Serve with a side of beans and shredded lettuce.

 

I’m always trying to think of new ways to use shredded chicken to keep weeknights interesting… do you have any suggestions or favorite ways to use shredded chicken?

More chicken recipes:

  • Instant Pot Easy Shredded Chicken

  • Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad

  • Easy Baked Chicken Thighs

  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken 

 

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Hannah says

    September 16, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Great ideas. I use a vegan shredded chicken (though I’m not vegan) and these recipes translate well.

    Reply
  2. bristol plasterers says

    January 20, 2016 at 5:16 am

    This sounds really delicious and something new to try. Thank you for sharing this.

    Simon

    Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    March 2, 2015 at 1:40 am

    Mmmmm ! I am sooooo getting some shredded chicken tomorrow! There is this grocery story called Gelson’s that has the BEST shredded chicken EVER!!!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      March 2, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Super convenient!! Jealous!

      Reply
  4. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Love this line up – so much variety here! I am off to towel off the drool soaked chin!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 26, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      haha thanks!!

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    February 25, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Great ideas! I definitely have those nights when I just don’t want to cook, which end up being take out nights. These ideas are so much better!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 26, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Take out nights… yum. I think that’s happening tonight.

      Reply
  6. Farrah says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I love all these ideas! <3 Thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 25, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  7. Marla LaFalce says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I made the enchiladas and that recipe will become one of my go-to weeknight dinners. It was quick to assemble and received high marks from my family. I made the stuffed shells a few weeks ago and they are delicious!

    Your recipes keep me inspired, Kristina!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 25, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      You are so sweet Marla!! I’m glad you’re fam is enjoying them 🙂

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Okay I want all of these for dinner!! Everything looks amazing, especially the chicken pesto stuffed shells!!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      hahaha! That is a favorite!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca @BeTrulyNourished says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:59 am

    great list! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks a bunch Rebecca!

      Reply
  10. Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Those are all great ideas… you could also use in pasta or in a stir fry!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Ah yes, stir fry! I need to do more of those on weeknights.

      Reply
  11. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:11 am

    My readers would LOVE this!! Sharing on Facebook later today 🙂 Thanks for the awesome weeknight meal inspiration!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks for sharing Katie 🙂 Happy to hear it!

      Reply
  12. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose says

    February 24, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I actually have the remainder of a rotisserie chicken in my fridge right now-will have to try one of these recipes!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Ah, rotisserie chicken is clutch.

      Reply
    • kathy says

      March 1, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Thankou,very helpfull!!

      Reply
      • Kristina LaRue says

        March 2, 2015 at 9:12 am

        Welcome!!

        Reply

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