20 BEST Ways to Use Shredded Chicken
These quick shredded chicken recipes are perfect for busy weeknights! From chili to soup to pizza and tacos, there are so many delicious meals you can make with shredded chicken.
Ingredients:
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Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a shredded chicken meal in 30 minutes or less!
The 35 BEST Ways to Use Shredded Chicken
All of these great Shredded Chicken Recipes are a great use for any leftover chicken you might have in your fridge, and make easy weeknight dinner options. We love this pot pie casserole:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked noodles (bow ties)
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 2 Tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instruction:
- Thaw frozen peas and corn. Shred or cube the rotisserie chicken. Pre heat the oven to 375° F
- Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. You want them al dente.
- Heat butter in cast iron skillet (see note 1) over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in flour and cook for a minute stirring continuously.
- Stir in chicken broth and cream and cook stirring for 3 minutes, till the sauce thickens up a bit.
- Add chicken, peas and corn, and noodles. Mix well.
- Mix parmesan and panko in a bowl and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Pop this casserole in the oven to bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
30 Best Shredded Chicken Recipes
Over 30 best shredded chicken recipes for quick and easy dinners including chicken soups, sandwiches, casseroles, pizza, pasta, salads, and more. This is my go to shredded chicken recipe (that can be made in 3 ways).
Prep: 5min
Total: 30min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup shredded chicken, calories 225 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 415.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Saturated Fat 1.4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 34.3 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instruction:
- Remove the chicken and shred into small pieces with 2 forks. Optionally, you can simply shred the chicken within a few seconds using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
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FAQ
What to do with dry shredded chicken?
Chicken stock or broth is the best liquid to impart flavor and moisture back into dry chicken. Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Place your shredded chicken in the pan until it is barely covered with enough broth to coat the chicken.
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