They say perfection doesn’t exist, but wait until you’ve seen these amazing easy shredded chicken recipes we’ve cooked up for you. Shredded chicken is a bit of a kitchen hero and can be used for any number of delicious meals, whether they’re smothered in BBQ sauce and thrown on a roll or tossed into an Italian-style salad.
These easy shredded chicken recipes check all our boxes: they’re healthy, delicious, and simple to make! So if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat that doesn’t require a ton of specific foods, exotic spices, or even popping to the store – you’re in the right place! We’re going to show you how you can transform your everyday ingredients into something you’ll make time and time again.
1. Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup
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![olive oil]()
1 tablespoon olive oil -
![leek]()
1 leek medium, white and pale – green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2 – inch thick -
![celery stalk]()
1 celery stalk sliced crosswise 1/2 – inch thick -
![skinless boneless chicken thighs]()
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken thighs -
![low-sodium chicken broth]()
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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![kosher salt]()
kosher salt -
![freshly ground pepper]()
freshly ground pepper -
![orzo]()
cup orzo -
![fresh dill]()
cup fresh dill chopped -
![lemon]()
0.5 lemon for serving
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When we’re putting these recipes lists and roundups together, the order they appear in tells a story too. That’s precisely why we decided to show you this ah-mazing Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup first. It’s so good, it deserves first, second and third place! The tastiness levels of this recipe exceeds all expectations and then some. Some of our team made it yesterday. And they all said it’s made it onto their list of favorite comfort foods Don’t you just love it when you find cozy recipes that are also healthy? We know we do!
This easy shredded chicken recipe can be customized to match what you have in your fridge and pantry. Instead of leek and celery, you can use regular onions, maybe even a couple of cloves of garlic. Carrots work well too. Instead of fresh dill, you can used the dried version. We promise, the substitutes don’t make this soup any less tasty.
Seeing as this recipe takes one hour to make, it’s not necessarily the quickest of bites out there. But you have to trust us on this one – it’s going to be so worth it! And it makes leftovers, if you can manage to restrain yourself and not eat everything you’ve cooked right away. So you’re basically saving time, when you think about it. And that’s girl math for you!
2. Lime Shredded Chicken Mexican Bean Soup
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![rapeseed oil]()
2 tbsp rapeseed oil -
![red onions]()
2 red onions finely chopped -
![peppers]()
2 peppers cut into chunks -
![garlic cloves]()
2 garlic cloves chopped -
![chilli powder]()
2 tsp chilli powder
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![ground coriander]()
1 tsp ground coriander -
![ground cumin]()
1 tsp ground cumin -
![tins chopped tomatoes]()
2 tins chopped tomatoes -
![tins black beans]()
2 tins black beans -
![vegetable stock cube]()
1 vegetable stock cube -
![chicken breast]()
2 chicken breast cooked -
![lime juiced]()
1 lime juiced -
![chilli flakes]()
chilli flakes -
![coriander]()
coriander chopped
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We’re on a roll with recipes for citrusy, shredded chicken soups. This time around though, it’s a Mexican-style soup. So naturally, it calls for tangy limes and a bunch of colorful veggies.
This recipe is celebrated throughout the Samsung Food App not only because it’s easy to whip up, but because it’s sustainable too. See that leftover chicken that’s been sitting in your fridge for a day already? Yes, that one. Just pop it in the soup, and it will make all the difference. That way you’ve made a small (but significant!) contribution to our planet, and you’ve gotten yourself a nice meal. Win-win!
Figuring out how to use leftovers is not always easy, but it’s an important step to reducing food waste. And thankfully, you have Samsung Food to guide you through that process.
3. Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
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![shredded chicken]()
1 cup shredded chicken -
![tomato sauce]()
8 ounces tomato sauce -
![minced garlic]()
1 teaspoon minced garlic -
![basil]()
0.25 teaspoon basil -
![oregano]()
0.25 teaspoon oregano
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![onion powder]()
Pinch onion powder -
![salt]()
pinch salt -
![shredded Mozzarella cheese]()
0.5 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided -
![shredded Parmesan cheese]()
0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided -
4 slices frozen five cheese texas toast store bought, frozen
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There should be a possibly-the-quickest-bite-to-eat-out-there definition next to SANDWICH in the The Oxford English Dictionary with an image of this recipe linked. This chicken parm sandwich is so good, it’s going to blow your mind. And it comes together in 15 minutes. The sandwich is nourishing, full of flavor and such a crowd pleaser.
Instead of canned shredded chicken this recipe requires, you can use the leftover chicken waiting in your fridge. For the cheese part, parmesan and mozzarella are the it combo, but if you’re running out, feel free to use any type of melty cheese you’ve got. You can’t go wrong with cheese! Just make sure to add all of the required spices for the best tasting experience this sandwich can offer.
4. Southwest Shredded Chicken Salad
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![chicken tenderloin]()
1 lbs chicken tenderloin -
![black beans]()
0.75 cup black beans rinsed, drained and dried -
![red bell pepper]()
0.75 cup red bell pepper diced -
![chickpeas]()
0.75 cup chickpeas rinsed, drained and dried -
![whole kernel corn]()
0.75 cup whole kernel corn rinsed, drained and dried
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![cucumber]()
0.75 cup cucumber core and dice -
![shallots]()
0.33 cup shallots finely diced -
![jalapeno]()
0.25 cup jalapeno finely diced -
![cilantro]()
0.25 cup cilantro chopped small -
![shredded cheddar cheese]()
0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese -
![kosher salt]()
kosher salt to taste -
![cracked black pepper]()
cracked black pepper to taste -
![0% Greek yogurt]()
0.5 cup 0% Greek yogurt -
![lime juice]()
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed -
![green chilis]()
2 tablespoons green chilis diced, mild, canned works best -
![cumin]()
0.5 teaspoon cumin -
![chili powder]()
0.5 teaspoon chili powder -
![garlic powder]()
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder -
![kosher salt]()
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt -
![water]()
2 tablespoons water warm, add more or less based on your preferred thickness -
![green onion]()
2 tablespoons green onion chopped small -
![avocado]()
0.5 avocado thinly sliced -
![lime]()
1 lime cut into wedges -
![tortilla chips]()
tortilla chips
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Reaching for a salad when you’re racing against the clock makes so much sense to. Salads usually offer plenty of opportunity to improvise with what you have. That can come in handy when you simply want an easy and healthy meal without having to do additional shopping. But occasionally, we all want something more, even from a salad. And that’s completely understandable. So if you’re looking for a salad that’s going to awaken all your senses – this Southwestern Shredded Chicken Salad is it.
We’re not exaggerating when we say it’s a feast of a salad – not just for the eyes, but for your gut too. It’s got all the minerals and vitamins from the veggies – sweet bell peppers, as well as hot chili ones, cucumbers, and more. The good fat from the avocados. There’s lots of protein and fiber too, from the shredded chicken, chickpeas and black beans. And all of that merged together with fresh herbs and spices, and creamy Greek yogurt. For an additional texture tease, a couple of crushed tortilla chips goes a long way. Breathtaking!
5. Shredded Chicken Tacos
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![chicken breasts skinless boneless]()
3 chicken breasts skinless boneless -
![olive oil]()
1.5 tablespoon olive oil -
![salt]()
1 teaspoon salt -
![paprika powder]()
2.5 teaspoons paprika powder -
![ground cumin]()
0.75 teaspoon ground cumin
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![dried oregano]()
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano -
![cayenne pepper]()
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper -
![garlic powder]()
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder -
![black pepper]()
0.25 teaspoon black pepper -
![tortillas]()
8 tortillas -
![avocado]()
avocado or guacamole -
![sour cream]()
sour cream -
![pico de gallo]()
pico de gallo or tomatoes -
![cilantro]()
cilantro
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If you thought we’d gather our favorite shredded chicken recipes and wouldn’t mention tacos, you were dead wrong. It would almost be blasphemy. But these are the real deal when it comes to feeding a crowd.
Firstly, these tacos offer endless chance to get creative and play with tastes and textures. Of course, this is all about the leftover chicken. But you could just as easily use fish, beef, or even just veggie strips or tofu. We reckon kids love them so much because of the eating freedom. There’s need to use boring utensils. Just dig in with your hands!
And let’s be honest, tacos will always have a place in our hearts. If there’s a tortilla, or any type of doughy wrap involved, we’re sold.
6. Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken
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![chicken]()
60 g chicken shredded -
![seedless cucumber]()
1 seedless cucumber -
![noodles]()
2 servings noodles -
![cilantro]()
1 handful cilantro -
![toasted sesame seeds]()
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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![tahini]()
3 tbsp tahini for the sauce -
![soy sauce]()
3 tbsp soy sauce for the sauce -
![garlic]()
1 clove garlic finely minced -, for the sauce -
![rice vinegar]()
1.5 tbsp rice vinegar for the sauce -
![maple syrup]()
1 tsp maple syrup for the sauce
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We’ve seen quite a few Mexican shredded chicken recipes so far. But there are plenty of Asian dishes where you can use your leftover chicken too! One of the best ones, in our humble opinion, is this ready-in-10-minutes Cold Shredded Chicken Noodles recipe.
It’s the cold serving that does it for us. It’s such a relief not having to worry about whether the meal will get cold while you tidy up the kitchen. Just try it out and leave a review to let people know how you liked it. You can even suggest ways to improve it, if you can spare a couple of minutes to play around.
