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5 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes

These Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes are great for meal prep! Learn how to cook shredded chicken and season it 5 different ways.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast

Chili lime

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt

BBQ

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Lemon oregano

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt

Teriyaki

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Jerk-inspired

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

Crockpot

  • Add chicken and seasonings of choice to crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours, then remove chicken and shred before returning to the pot and giving a good stir.
  • Serve as meals pictured in the post if desired - further instructions on how to use each type of shredded chicken are pictured above.

Instant Pot

  • Add 1 cup water or chicken broth to the bottom of the Instant Pot then place in trivet. Add in chicken breasts and seasonings.
  • Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure, or let the pressure release naturally for more tender chicken (will take about 20 minutes). Remove chicken and shred, then place back in pot and toss to combine.
  • Serve as meals pictured in the post if desired - further instructions on how to use each type of shredded chicken are pictured above.

Stovetop

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stovetop. Add chicken then cook for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Remove chicken from water then shred chicken. Drain water from pot, then add chicken back to pot and mix in seasonings of choice.
  • Serve as meals pictured in the post if desired - further instructions on how to use each type of shredded chicken are pictured above.

Video

Notes

Make sure to shred the chicken when it's warm for best results.
Use any leftover chicken to make quesadillas, burrito bowls, sandwiches, salads and more.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Sprinkle some water over top and microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze the chicken for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge or microwave from frozen for 5-6 minutes.
Nutritional info is for shredded chicken ONLY. Not including sides served with it.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1697mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.9mg