Recipes Everyday Cooking Everyday Leftovers Recipes Chicken 32 Recipes That Start with Shredded Chicken Shredded chicken is the shortcut to easy, mouthwatering meals. By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 27, 2023 Close Photo: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Shredded chicken is such a smart, time-saving trick for quick dinners during the week. We love having shredded chicken around, already prepped for the week. These top-rated shredded chicken recipes are terrific, whether you're using up leftover chicken, roasting a chicken specifically for shredding, or simply dropping by the grocery store for a pre-made rotisserie chicken to shred. 01 of 33 Broccoli Chicken Divan View Recipe Reyna Combine cubes of leftover cooked chicken with chopped broccoli, shredded Cheddar cheese, a creamy broccoli soup mixture, and dried bread crumbs. BBake until bubbly and delicious. 02 of 33 Chicken Enchiladas View Recipe Dianne "A great way to use leftover chicken," recipe creator Steph says. "Even kids love these!" There's no tomato-based enchilada sauce in this chicken enchiladas recipe, just a satisfying cheese, and shredded chicken filling, all topped with a creamy sauce. It's always a family favorite. 03 of 33 Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling View Recipe Marissa R. "I came up with this recipe when I was craving tacos but didn't want ground beef," says Holiday Baker, who submitted the recipe. "Serve this warm chicken filling in a taco shell, covered with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings." 04 of 33 Buffalo Chicken Dip View Recipe "I have been making this for years and it is always a big hit at parties," shares one Allrecipes community member. "I modify the recipe by using rotisserie chicken instead of bland canned chicken. I also use almost double the amount of chicken called for in the recipe and add extra hot sauce (we like it fairly spicy)." 05 of 33 Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken) View Recipe hhchan A traditional Venezuelan recipe with shredded chicken, capers, garlic, tomato, and a snap of sherry. "This was great," reviewer roz says. "I used can chicken and added cumin and put them on arepas. The sherry really gives it an awesome flavor." 06 of 33 Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos View Recipe Linda T "If you like sweet and spicy together, this is a great dinner idea!" recipe submitter stephynewhouse says. "Fill shells with chicken, lettuce, tomato, fresh cilantro, and your choice of hot sauce. Enjoy!" 07 of 33 Chicken Stuffed Baked Avocados View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole "I made this as is, and it was awesome," reviewer ViperGirl says. "I also made another batch and added fresh cilantro, chopped poblano, shredded Cheddar, and garlic. It was so tasty and delicious! And so quick and easy. I used the leftover stuffing to make quesadillas." 08 of 33 Spicy Rice Noodle Salad View Recipe Here's a simple and spicy Asian salad with rice noodles and chicken, plus carrots, green onions, and fresh herbs—basil, cilantro, and mint—tossed with a super-easy dressing. 09 of 33 Restaurant Style Chicken Nachos View Recipe Sugarplum "This is one of our favorite quick snacks/meals," reviewer Sarah Jo says. "If I have it on hand, I'll use leftover chicken taco filling or even leftover chicken fajita filling from the night before. I like to use homemade salsa and sometimes, I'll add a layer of homemade refried beans. ... Pure comfort food." 10 of 33 Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken View Recipe Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken. Occasional Cook For a super-easy weeknight meal, simply combine shredded chicken with quinoa, coconut oil, and sage. "This was the BEST quinoa recipe I've tried so far!" reviewer Kris says. "... This recipe could be easily used for a [vegetarian-and-carnivore couple], as the chicken can be thrown in at the last minute." 11 of 33 Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling View Recipe Jennifer Ryan Frye "Quick, easy burrito/taco filling that is delicious and freezes great," recipe creator JUBEEFISH says. "I serve this with tortillas, shredded Cheddar cheese, and a little sour cream. You could fill the tortillas and put them all in a baking dish. [Then you could] cover with salsa and cheese and bake for about 10 minutes if you don't want a mess at the table." 12 of 33 Vietnamese Chicken Salad View Recipe Catkin "My Vietnamese mother-in-law makes it just like this and it's delicious," writes reviewer rumtum05. "She always adds mint and I would definitely not go without it. ... Don't be afraid of the fish sauce. If you're concerned about it, add extra lime and extra sugar. I often serve this as a party appetizer scooped on top of tortilla chips. Everyone loves it." 13 of 33 Cheater's Chicken Chili View Recipe Deb C Enjoy this quick-and-easy chicken chili plain or over rice. "Top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, sour cream, plain yogurt, and/or green onions," says recipe submitter Vicki. "Could also be served over tortilla chips for a great nacho dish." 14 of 33 Chicken Tamale Pie View Recipe Yoly "Easy and great alternative to all the work of hand-wrapping chicken tamales, with no masa!" says recipe submitter laidback. "Leftover cooked turkey works great, too!" 15 of 33 Chicken Biscuit Pie View Recipe Tisha Payne "This is the best chicken pie recipe I have ever tried," reviewer Jaime says. "I substitute Bisquick for the topping for time's sake. I have also topped it with a pie crust instead of the biscuits. It tastes great both ways." 16 of 33 Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts View Recipe Erin Grainger "I had chicken breasts left over from a barbecue I had and decided to make a chicken salad," home cook Jo Stinnett-Junkins says. "I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!" Top-rated Chicken Salad Recipes 17 of 33 Thai Chicken Pizza with Carrots and Cilantro View Recipe abrooks "This is an especially good recipe," reviewer Ruthy Stapleton says. "I like to make my own peanut sauce out of a mixture of creamy peanut butter (hydrogenated), soy sauce, Asian chili oil, and honey. The chili oil gives it a little extra kick that you won't find in store-bought Thai peanut sauce." 18 of 33 Chicken Tetrazzini View Recipe KGora "I've made this twice, and it's been a hit both times," reviewer Connie says. "Did it with penne pasta and added garlic and oregano. Love the penne instead. Heartier!" 19 of 33 Poppy Seed Chicken View Recipe SunnyByrd "This is an excellent way to use up leftover chicken," recipe creator SHONDA93 says. "This is served up at our house at least once a month. We like it with mashed potatoes or rice and a green vegetable." 20 of 33 Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole View Recipe Kimberly Laroche Gray "This is an AWESOME dish," reviewer mdhendrick6 says. "The entire family loved it. I used wide egg noodles and cooked them in the chicken broth as suggested. It tasted great. I have already made it twice and will be making it again." 21 of 33 Chicken Chimi in the Oven View Recipe Alberta Rose Shredded chicken in this recipe is seasoned in a spicy mixture, rolled up into flour tortillas, and baked. "This was such a great recipe to make with a leftover roasted chicken," says reviewer RENA21. 22 of 33 Silver's Savory Chicken and Broccoli Casserole View Recipe atbarber "This is an easy to make recipe that is great for potlucks, church gatherings, holidays, or outside gatherings," says recipe creator Silver ShadowWolf. 23 of 33 Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas View Recipe Allrecipes Consider this a lighter take on a restaurant classic. "This was an excellent dish and made easier when I prepared the ingredients ahead of time for a large gathering," reviewer SandyS says. "I shredded the meat from a rotisserie chicken and made Mexican rice and beans from scratch earlier in the day, then assembled and baked the chimichangas later." 24 of 33 Chicken Encilantrada View Recipe CookinBug This unique dish gets its name from its ingredients: cooked chicken, tomatillo sauce, and fresh cilantro. "This recipe was a good meal to throw together when you are low on groceries because it didn't have a lot of ingredients," says reviewer Nicki Crain. 25 of 33 Shrimp, Sausage, and Chicken Gumbo View Recipe Celia McKinley This hearty, tomato-based gumbo is loaded with shredded chicken, Italian sausage, and shrimp. "I liked that the recipe was straightforward and didn't have 40 ingredients," reviewer Lisa Taylor says. 26 of 33 Easy Chicken Flautas View Recipe Lela Tacos are great and all, but they can be a real mess to eat. Enter flautas, which are basically rolled, soft tacos. "With a family of seven, I'm always on the lookout for new Taco Tuesday ideas," says reviewer tmhonor. "(You know, I don't want to keep repeating the same meal every week!) Everyone LOVED these flautas!" 27 of 33 Herbed Chicken Shepherd's Pie View Recipe acapece1105 "Green beans, chicken, herbs, a creamy sauce, and mashed potatoes are the foundation of this variation of a classic comfort food," recipe creator Catman-do says. "I have made this my wife and for her family and all have enjoyed it." 28 of 33 Chicken, Tomato, and Spinach Quesadillas View Recipe Christina Quesadillas always make for a fast, throw-it-together, weeknight dinner. This simple recipe is no exception. "Everyone loved it," says reviewer EspressoDave. "A fast meal to put together." 29 of 33 Pulled Chicken Pretzel Sliders View Recipe bd.weld These four-ingredient appetizers are the perfect party starter. Shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese squares, and bacon are stacked on top of a flat pretzel. Reviewer Elizabeth says: "Really easy to throw together and a good way to use up some leftover barbecue chicken. I used an aged white Cheddar and some Cherrywood-thick smoked bacon and it turned out great!" 30 of 33 Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad View Recipe My Hot Southern Mess Skip the mayonnaise — Greek yogurt not only lightens up traditional chicken salad, but it also gives a pleasant tang. 31 of 33 Rotisserie Chicken and Stuffing Casserole View Recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "The crispy topping on this old-fashioned casserole is easy to make with a quick-cooking stuffing mix," says recipe creator CathyP. "A store-bought rotisserie chicken is required, but if you have leftover chicken on hand, use it!" 32 of 33 Chicken Tortilla Soup View Recipe DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Shredded chicken, chopped chiles, and an aromatic tomato-based broth make this savory dish a winner. Top with sliced avocado and crushed tortilla chips for a perfectly balanced spoonful. 33 of 33 More Inspiration Chef John Pulled Chicken Recipes to Make At Home How to Make 3 Different Dinners From 1 Rotisserie Chicken How to Cut up a Whole Chicken Like a Pro Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit