What to Make with Shredded Chicken

The Best Shredded Chicken Recipes to make dinner easy. Learn What to Make with Shredded Chicken for easy weeknight meals. 46 Easy Recipes you need to try.

Shredded chicken is a staple in my house. I love to cook extra chicken and shred it for easy main dish recipes. It is freezer friendly and always tastes amazing. The ideas are endless for shredded chicken. The recipes below are some of our favorites and I think you will love them too. You may even like this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe or Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup.

The Best Shredded Chicken Recipes

Now you know the best recipes to use shredded chicken. All of these are so amazing and really easy to make.

Dinner time is so easy when you use shredded chicken breasts or chicken thighs for these quick recipes. Many of these can be ready in 30 minutes or less.

1. Mexican Shredded Chicken

This flavor packed shredded chicken makes Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday really easy to make in the skillet with olive oil over medium heat. We even like to make with green chiles and corn for even more flavor. You can use the meat for tacos, quesadillas, salads and more.

2. Crockpot Chicken Tacos

You only need 3 ingredients for yummy tacos. Shredded chicken makes it so easy and everyone can add their favorite toppings.

3. BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Jazz up plain chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce. This makes a great quesadilla on busy nights. Dinner is so easy with simple ideas like this.

4. Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

The slow cooker does all of the work to make this shredded chicken. It turns out so tender and you can make the best quesadillas with flour tortillas with simple spices such as salt and pepper and vegetables. This is one of my favorite classic recipes.

5. Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Perfect for little hands at dinner time or when you need an appetizer for parties. We love these chicken sliders for Game day and more.

6. Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

If you love buffalo flavor, this is the recipe to try. It is loaded with so much cheese and buffalo flavor for a great meal. Serve topped with diced avocado and sour cream.

7. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy dip is so hearty and flavorful especially topped with blue cheese. The shredded chicken makes it easy while the slow cooker does all the work.

8. Chicken Salad Recipe

Whip up chicken salad with shredded chicken for an easy lunch or dinner. This comes together very fast.

9. Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Everything you need for a great dinner is in one pan. This loaded casserole is the best comfort food with chicken, potatoes and more.

10. Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Salad

Add your favorite salad greens and veggies to make the best BBQ Chicken Salad. It is healthy and delicious.

11. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Wraps are so easy and the chicken is perfect to pair with Caesar salad. Plus, wraps are easy to transport for lunch or dinner on the go.

12. Nacho Chicken Casserole

This casserole has everything you need when you are craving comfort food. Everyone loves nachos and this casserole has all of your favorite ingredients.

13. Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap

What a fabulous combination. The flavor is so delicious with ranch, bacon and chicken in this easy wrap recipe.

14. Crock Pot Crack Chicken Casserole

This is seriously addicting while being so amazing. It is also a great way to stretch your meat budget while enjoying a great meal.

15. Cucumber Chicken Salad

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this fabulous chicken salad. The bites of cucumber make it so refreshing and tasty.

16. Buffalo Chicken Wrap

No one will believe this buffalo chicken wrap only took 5 minutes. From the ranch and buffalo flavor, it is one meal everyone will love with shredded chicken.

17. Crock Pot Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Your family will enjoy this easy crock pot meal using shredded chicken and alfredo sauce. It blends together with the pasta for a hearty and easy meal.

18. Crock Pot Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Casserole

The creamy red pepper sauce really jazzes up the pasta and shredded chicken. It is very simple but flavor packed.

19. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Make enchiladas the easy way with this simple casserole recipe. It is perfect for leftover shredded chicken and so yummy.

20. Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Enchiladas in the slow cooker makes dinner super easy. It is even easier if you use leftover shredded chicken or grab some from the freezer. Either way, this casserole with chicken enchiladas sauce is the best.

21. Chicken Noodle Casserole

With just a few simple ingredients, this chicken casserole comes together fast and easy. You can substitute different noodles to easily use what you have on hand.

22. Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is one of our favorite recipes to use shredded chicken. Each bite is so creamy and amazing. It is also a great way to sneak in veggies.

23. Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Casserole

Everyone loves an easy one pot meal and this recipe using shredded chicken does not disappoint. The bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and ranch make this extra special.

24. Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

Add a little kick to the chicken by making this Jalapeno Popper Casserole. It is creamy and so easy to make.

25. Chicken Parmesan Pasta

The next time you are craving Chicken Parmesan but don’t have much time, make this easy pasta dish instead. It takes all of the work out of traditional Chicken Parmesan for a tasty casserole.

26. Crockpot Root Beer Chicken Sandwich

Root beer and BBQ sauce combine for the best flavor on chicken. These sandwiches are so delicious on rolls or buns.

27. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Don’t let homemade soup intimidate you. You only need 20 minutes and you can turn shredded chicken into homemade soup. It is much better than anything store bought. Add in fresh herbs for more flavor.

28. Easy Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

Whether you need a quick appetizer or an easy snack, these wonton cups are amazing. Just a little shredded chicken goes a long way in this recipe.

29. Crock Pot Chicken Chimichangas

Anyone can easily enjoy chimichangas at home when you make shredded chicken in the crock pot. The flavor combination is the best.

30. Easy Crockpot Chicken Taquitos Recipe

These taquitos will be a hit and everyone will be so surprised how easy it is. The chicken, cheese and more taste amazing.

31. Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken Recipe

Dr. Pepper makes chicken so tender and flavor packed. The sliders will be a crowd pleaser for sure.

32. Easy Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring

Whether you need an appetizer or easy meal, this crescent ring with chicken does not disappoint. Dip in ranch for even more flavor.

33. Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Bowls

If you are looking for something healthy and easy, try making chicken bowls. This Chipotle inspired recipe is fast and flavor packed.

34. Panera Bread Asian Chicken Salad

Skip takeout and make this Asian inspired chicken salad at home with shredded chicken. If you love Panera Bread, this will be a hit.

35. Chicken Fried Rice

Just 15 minutes and you can turn shredded chicken into the best fried rice dish. It is oh so tasty especially drizzle with soy sauce when serving.

36. Lazy Day Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Try using shredded chicken to make lasagna for something different. It is so cheesy and flavorful. This would be even better with an easy caesar salad.

37. Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole

Creamy pasta, chicken and the best sauce make this casserole the best. Add a simple salad and dinner is easy.

38. Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie

KFC fans will like this copycat chicken pot pie that is easy to make at home. It is loaded with veggies and a delicious cream sauce. Try this to stretch your shredded chicken.

39. Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Everyone will love this new twist on spaghetti. The creamy chicken is really hearty and tasty in this recipe.

40. Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Enchilada Casserole

From the cheese and buffalo sauce to the tender chicken, this enchilada casserole is absolutely fabulous. You can make this in minutes with cooked shredded chicken.

41. Crock Pot Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Let everyone add their favorite toppings and this tostada recipe will be a crowd favorite. It is a must try for dinner. The chicken is easily seasoned with Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe for even more flavor.

42. One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta

The chicken blends perfectly with the cheese mixture and meat for a great pasta dish. We love to add in fresh thyme and oregano for even more flavor. Just add bread for dipping.

43. Pita Pizza

Everyone can make their own personal pizzas when you use pita bread. Shredded chicken is great to use with BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce for pizza. Add your favorite toppings such as chopped onion, mushrooms and slice black olives.

44. Copycat Panera Bread Chicken Noodle Soup

Save money and make this delicious Panera bread soup at home. Shredded chicken is so easy to use in this hearty soup. This makes the perfect weeknight dinner.

45. Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Once you try this poppyseed dressing on chicken salad, you will be hooked. This salad is super easy with shredded cooked chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken for a great lunch or dinner.

46. Crock Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Chicken Cordon Bleu is so easy in this casserole recipe. It is perfect for busy weeknights using shredded chicken.

How to Make Shredded Chicken

These shredded chicken recipes are easy and only require a few simple steps.

1. How to Boil Chicken

Let the stovetop do all the work by placing boneless chicken in a large pot with garlic powder to cook easily shred the chicken. It also makes the best homemade chicken broth. We like using boneless chicken breast so you don’t have to worry about the bones. We love this easy stovetop method.

2. Crockpot Shredded Chicken

Place the chicken breast or bone-in chicken thighs in the slow cooker to cook for those busy days when you will be away all day. This makes a large batch of shredded chicken to use in many recipes. This chicken is easy to store in the fridge until ready to use in an airtight container.

3. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

Cooking the skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs in the pressure cooker for a quick way to make shredded chicken. Perfect for meal prep that easily shreds on a cutting board with forks, hand mixer or a stand mixer with paddle attachment.