Look no further for a great timesaver for busy nights! These shredded chicken recipes will save the day, using cooked, shredded chicken that you make ahead of time. These recipes are the perfect recipes to always have on hand!
There is no such thing as too many recipes that use shredded chicken. So if you aren’t seeing your favorite here, make sure to check out all of our shredded chicken recipes.
If there is one thing I’ve been harping on over and over again through the years here on Taste and Tell, it’s the versatility of cooked, shredded chicken.
Not only is it versatile, but it has saved dinnertime so many times around my house. It’s crazy how much time you can save when the chicken is already ready to go!
I like to cook up a big batch of chicken (make sure and check out the guide below if you want to know all the ways you can cook it!) and keep in in the freezer. It thaws fast, and is great to always keep stocked up.
Don’t have shredded chicken in the freezer? You can always cook up some chicken fresh, or you can also grab a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and use that.
After trying some of these shredded chicken recipes, you’ll want to make sure you’ve always got chicken in your freezer!
Start Here!
This guide to How to Make Shredded Chicken is the perfect way to get started. There are 5 different ways to cook your chicken so that you can always have some on hand!
Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is a basic, classic recipe that is easy to dress up! Or serve it just as is, it’s so delicious that I often just keep it simple!
White Chicken Enchiladas
This is a Tex-Mex version of enchiladas that is hard to beat. It’s a simple recipe with an easy homemade sauce – you’ll make these over and over again.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
We have pizza night several times a month, and adding in this Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a great way to spice things up.
Chicken Caesar Wraps
This one is great for lunch or dinner. These wraps come together in a snap, and are a twist on the Caesar salad!
Chicken Burrito Recipe with Red and Green Sauce
This one looks complicated, but is actually really easy. And packed with flavor!
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
I had the restaurant version of this a couple weeks ago, and decided that the homemade version is WAY better!
Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie is a classic. It’s one of my favorite Sunday dinners! And while it still does take some time to make, it definitely speeds things up when you are using pre-cooked chicken.
Chicken Lasagna with Green Chiles and Cheese
I grew up in New Mexico, so green chilies are in my blood. I love this southwestern version of a classic Italian dish.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
I like to make these slider sized – it makes them great for sharing! Break these out for dinner or for game night.
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Chicken and Corn
This is such a delicious twist on stuffed peppers. Don’t skip the lime cream!
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Delicious and comforting – and so easy to make!
White Chicken Chili
I will gladly eat this chili all fall and winter long! It has a little bit of spice and a ton of flavor.
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
You can never have too many enchilada recipes! You can put these together in about 15 minutes and then all you have to do is wait for them to bake!
Chicken Quesadilla with Refried Beans
I love that these quesadillas are a little more substantial than your normal cheese only quesadilla. It makes them great for lunch or dinner.
Coconut Curry Chicken
Talk about flavor explosion! If you are a curry fan, you definitely need to add this one to your list.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This soup is nice and bright, while also being comforting.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dip is a must for any party or get together. It’s spicy and cheesy and downright delicious.
Chicken and Biscuits
If you love chicken pot pie, try this chicken and biscuits. The biscuits are made fro scratch, but are super easy and so good.
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Break out the crock pot for this easy soup recipe. I also love to use this with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This is a dish I love to make when I need to take dinner to another family. What’s not to love about chicken, ham, bacon, and pasta?!
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
We love mac and cheese, and this buffalo chicken version has so much great flavor.
Chicken Chimichanga
I used to always think homemade chimichangas would be hard to make, but they are surprisingly easy! And on the table in under 30 minutes, which you can’t beat.
Chicken Tetrazzini
This chicken tetrazzini recipe is made from scratch, and it as comforting as you remember from childhood!
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
This is another great game day recipe. But I’ve also been known to make up a batch of these for dinner!
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Love chicken pot pie? These mini versions are just as delicious, but so easy since they start with puff pastry. The kids love these little pies, too!
