One ingredient, endless possibilities.
If you've got a Tupperware full of shredded chicken, then you're just a few more ingredients away from a full-on meal. 🍗 Seriously. There are so many recipes that start with just leftover shredded chicken. From creamy cilantro chicken tacos to zucchini enchilada roll-ups and BBQ chicken dippers, we've got your weeknight dinner plans covered. And if you have a Crock-Pot, check out our roundup of slow cooker chicken recipes for even more ideas .
1. Hearty Buffalo Chicken Soup With Blue Cheese And Scallions tasty.co
This creamy chicken soup served in a bread bowl is one of our favorites! Using shredded rotisserie chicken makes this recipe a breeze.
Recipe: Hearty Buffalo Chicken Soup With Blue Cheese And Scallions
2. Chicken Fajita Tacos tasty.co
Sautéed onion and bell peppers are tossed with shredded chicken, then served on toasted tortillas with a drizzle of sour cream.
Recipe: Chicken Fajita Tacos
3. Easy Barbecue Baguette Chicken Pizza tasty.co
This foolproof barbecue chicken baguette pizza takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It's comfort food at it's finest — and quickest!
Recipe: Easy Barbecue Baguette Chicken Pizza
4. Cheddar Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie tasty.co
Dive into comfort food bliss with this cheesy twist on classic chicken pot pie.
Recipe: Cheddar Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
5. Chicken Cobb Salad tasty.co
Shredded chicken bulks up this make-ahead version of everyone's favorite salad. Make enough for the whole week and keep in the fridge–when ready to enjoy, just dump into a bowl!
Recipe: Chicken Cobb Salad
6. Chicken Parmesan Sliders tasty.co
These bite-size sandwiches are packed with classic chicken Parm flavors like marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and tender chicken, but it's the Parmesan garlic butter topping that really steals the show.
Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Sliders
7. Cheesy Chicken Layer Quesadilla tasty.co
Rather than assembling individual quesadillas, layer tortillas, cheese, shredded chicken, and extras like black beans, corn, and salsa into a springform pan and bake to melty perfection. Slice and serve with all of your favorite toppings.
Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Layer Quesadilla
8. Pesto Pizza tasty.co
Feel free to use store-bought pizza dough and pesto for an easy weeknight dinner, or get cheffy and make your own!
Recipe: Pesto Pizza
9. tasty.co
Layers of fresh tomatoes, creamy ricotta, shredded chicken, noodles, and mozzarella combine in this easy lasagna. Make it even more savory by adding your favorite dried herbs and spices--basil, oregano, and garlic powder would all be welcome here.
Recipe:
10. Pull-Apart Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls tasty.co
Chicken alfredo gets a glow up in this fun lasgana roll-up recipe. Using cooked shredded chicken and store-bought alfredo sauce makes it a cinch to pull together.
Recipe: Pull-Apart Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls
11. Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes tasty.co
Chicken, bacon, ranch, and cheddar cheese...need I say more? These baked potatoes are a complete meal when loaded up with all the fixin's.
Recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes
12. Shredded Teriyaki Chicken Salad tasty.co
This deliciously colorful salad is loaded with bell peppers, mango, and avocado. Toss leftover shredded chicken in store-bought teriyaki sauce, or make a fresh batch.
Recipe: Shredded Teriyaki Chicken Salad
13. Shredded Chicken Tacos tasty.co
What happens when you place three chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, and garlic into your Crock-Pot and wait 13 minutes? You get tender, flavorful chicken ready to be shredded into your new favorite taco filling.
Recipe: Shredded Chicken Tacos
14. Shredded Chicken Sliders tasty.co
Is it a snack? Or is it a meal? Depends on how hungry you are. Either way, it's a simple and delicious way to use shredded chicken!
Recipe: Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Sliders
15. Classic Chicken Noodle Soup tasty.co
I used to fall squarely in the "soup can't be a meal" camp, until I tried this chicken noodle soup . It's incredibly savory, filled with vegetables and tasty chicken bits, and actually keeps me full. It also helps that I add in, like, half a cup of grated Parmesan.
Recipe: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
16. Chicken Ranch Wrap tasty.co
If you put "ranch" in the recipe name, you know I'm there. But my favorite part of this recipe is that it highlights the very important step of using a lettuce leaf to prevent the wet ingredients from leaking through to the tortilla. What is cooking if not (culinary) engineering?
Recipe: Chicken Ranch Wrap
17. Blooming Quesadilla Ring tasty.co
If I was greeted with this bouquet at the next house party I was invited to, you bet I would never struggle with punctuality ever again.
Recipe: Blooming Quesadilla Ring
18. Pineapple Paprika Chicken Tacos tasty.co
Pineapple may be a controversial pizza topping, but there's no question whether it makes this chicken taco recipe better. The tangy sweetness makes all the other ingredients stand out.
Recipe: Pineapple Paprika Chicken Tacos
19. Buffalo Chicken Dip tasty.co
This dip consists of cream cheese, cheddar, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, shredded chicken, and — if you dare — a big dollop of hot sauce to spice things up.
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Dip
20. Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas tasty.co
To make sure the enchiladas don't dry out when they're in the oven, lightly coat the rolled tortillas in sauce. The result will be extra-soft tortillas with crispy, cheesy edges.
Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
21. Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets tasty.co
Using puff pastry and some leftover shredded chicken (or just a rotisserie chicken), these pockets come together in less than an hour. Serve as a snack or as a filling lunch.
Recipe: Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Pockets
22. Cheesy Chicken Potato Skins tasty.co
There's something so satisfying about eating food that's enclosed in another food — especially when it's a drool-worthy combination of cheese, chicken, and potato.
Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Potato Skins
23. Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos tasty.co
What do you get when you add creamy shredded chicken, fresh cilantro, and pico de gallo to a warm tortilla? I'm not a math whiz or anything, but I would say it's a perfect, tasty sum of all those ingredients.
Recipe: Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
24. BBQ Chicken Dippers tasty.co
Everything tastes better when it's a dipper, especially when it's a homemade BBQ chicken pizza.
Recipe: BBQ Chicken Dippers
25. Cheesy Taquitos (Chequitos) tasty.co
This recipe replaces the usual rolled-up corn tortillas with discs of Parmesan and Mexican-blend cheeses — meaning this dish is actually gluten-free.
Recipe: Cheesy Taquitos (Chequitos)
26. Spicy Chicken Pizza tasty.co
There's something about making pizza at home that's just so satisfying. Personally, it's the whole "getting to control the vast volume of ingredients I top the whole pie with" part.
Recipe: Spicy Chicken Pizza
27. Cast Iron Buffalo Chicken Pot Pie tasty.co
Cast iron skillets are a great do-it-all kitchen appliance, and this classic dinner favorite is just another proof of their versatility.
Recipe: Cast Iron Buffalo Chicken Pot Pie
28. BBQ Chicken Corn Dogs tasty.co
Corn dogs are having a moment and for good reason: They're nostalgic, fun to eat, and always delicious. To ensure your final product doesn't have a cold center, make sure to not make the chicken log too thick.
Recipe: BBQ Chicken Corn Dogs
29. Wild Rice Casserole tasty.co
I love making this casserole whenever I want a comforting dish with leftovers I can have for lunch the next day. To mix things up, I'll often add chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, or even cheddar cheese to the dish.
Recipe: Wild Rice Casserole
30. Pork And Chicken Hallacas tasty.co
These plantain leaves are the outer layer of a delicious Venezuelan dish known as hallacas caraqueñas, a cousin to Mexican tamales . They're essentially corn dough pockets stuffed with a tasty filling of pork, chicken, raisins, almonds, and olives.
Recipe: Pork And Chicken Hallacas
31. Chicken Salad Crostini tasty.co
This recipe makes 12 crostini, but believe me when I say you could easily go through a dozen on your own. Learn from me and make more than you think you'll eat.
Recipe: Chicken Salad Crostini
32. Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta tasty.co
Make sure to start cooking the penne after you've finished frying the bacon, as the pasta will take at least seven minutes to cook — and you'll need it ready to go after you've finished making the creamy sauce.
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta
33. Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps tasty.co
With just a handful of ingredients, these chicken wraps are super easy to prep. You can even make a big batch to have for lunch all week, just keep the chicken separate from the lettuce until ready to eat.
Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
34. Cauliflower Rice Chicken Bake tasty.co
This simple dish comes together quickly for a healthy, filling dinner. And if you're a fan of cauliflower rice (or just have a lot left over), check out our recipe for cauliflower fried "rice."
Recipe: Cauliflower Rice Chicken Bake
35. One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta tasty.co
Do you have picky eaters to feed? Try this super-creamy chicken and broccoli pasta, which only requires a handful of ingredients. You'll know it's a hit when the only feedback you get is the silent chewing of everyone at the dinner table.
Recipe: One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
36. Chicken Parm-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash tasty.co
If you're like me and don't feel 100% confident that your arms are strong enough to cut through an entire spaghetti squash, follow the recipe's tips and puncture the squash in several places before microwaving it for three to five minutes. When you take the squash out, it should be soft enough for you to safely slice in half.
Recipe: Chicken Parm-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
37. Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks tasty.co
Look, I know you're hungry — but trust me when I say you'll want to freeze the mozzarella cheese mixture for at least an hour before attempting to bread the sticks. If you don't, you'll risk having them tragically crumble in the flour mix.
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
38. Zucchini Enchilada Roll-Ups tasty.co
Don't worry too much about slicing all the zucchini strips evenly— some might be thinner, while others will be thicker. As long as you can roll them up, they'll be fine!
Recipe: Zucchini Enchilada Roll-Ups
39. Microwave 4-Minute BBQ Chicken Nachos tasty.co
Ever crave chips for dinner? (No? Just me?) These BBQ chicken nachos, which you can pull together in less than five minutes, hit the spot every time.
Recipe: Microwave 4-minute BBQ Chicken Nachos
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FAQs
The Plastic Bag Chicken Shredding Hack Here's how to do it. Start by cutting the string (or plastic) trussing on the legs. Then place the whole chicken in a gallon-sized bag, zip it up, and go to town. Use your fingers to prod, poke, and pull the meat from the bone.
How many people will 3lbs of shredded chicken feed? ›
How many people will 3 pounds of shredded chicken feed? - Quora. A pound is 16 ounces. Assuming each person eats 4 ounces per serving and has only one serving each, 3 pounds should feed 12 people. However, always plan for extra food.
How long does shredded chicken last in the fridge? ›
How long does shredded chicken last in the fridge? Shredded chicken, like other kinds of leftover chicken, lasts three to four days in the refrigerator when properly cooked and stored. How long does raw chicken last in the fridge? According to the USDA, you should use raw chicken within 1 to 2 days of purchase.
How long should I boil chicken breast to shred? ›
In as little as 20 minutes, you'll have moist shredded chicken to enjoy!
Cover! In a large sauce pot, cover chicken breasts with cold water or stock. ... Cook! Bring the water to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes! ... Shred! We wait until the chicken has cooled but is still warm before digging into it with two forks!
Is it better to shred chicken hot or cold? ›
Is it better to shred chicken hot or cold? It's best to shred chicken when it's hot or warm and not when it's cold. It's much easier to pull the chicken apart with your hands or forks when it's warm. However, if you are cutting or slicing chicken, it's easier to do so with a knife when it's cold.
Why is my chicken not shredding easily? ›
How to Shred Chicken: My Secret Tip. The easiest way to shred chicken is with a hand mixer. Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl, then use a hand mixer on low speed to break the chicken into shreds. This hack is a complete timesaver, especially if you are making a larger amount.
Can you shred chicken with a cheese grater? ›
You can shred chicken or steak along the grater and quickly turn it into freshly ground meat — just make sure your grater is sharp and high-quality for the best results.
Can I use a kitchen aid to shred chicken? ›
Set your KitchenAid® stand mixer to a low power setting. Shred the chicken until you reach your desired consistency, usually 30 seconds to 1 minute mixing time.
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