17 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes for Any Weeknight Meal
Chicken saves the day again!
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Shredded chicken is one of those powerhouse kitchen ingredients. With a few cups of it on hand, you can transform party dips, baked pastas, soul-nourishing soup recipes, and fresh salads into hearty, protein-packed dishes fit for a meal. But what's even better is that shredded chicken is so easy to prepare. You can cut up a whole fryer chicken and boil the pieces (this method makes incredible chicken broth and you can save the bones to make chicken stock). You can also simply cook a few boneless skinless breasts by boiling the chicken on the stove, roasting it in the oven, or even pressure cooking it. Enter: this roundup of easy casseroles, creative salads, and finger foods!
The first step in cooking with shredded chicken is learning the best way to shred it. Once you've got that down, you're ready to take on ideas like Ree Drummond's favorite pasta salad filled with sweet grapes, crunchy almonds, and tender chicken. Speaking of salads, have you ever scooped up salad with a chip? One bite of the green goddess chicken salad dip and you'll be a believer. This list also covers all the classics. Think: Ree's homestyle chicken pot pie, chicken spaghetti, and a lemony chicken and orzo soup that's light enough to eat all year long. Whether you're looking for ways to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or just need to get dinner on the table in record time, these recipes will keep you well-fed for days and nights to come!
Chicken Spaghetti
This cheesy number is just like the comforting casserole from your childhood. It's a great make-ahead meal. You can even wrap it up and put it in your freezer for a delicious dinner down the road!
Get Ree's Chicken Spaghetti recipe.
Chicken Pasta Salad
A marriage between grape- and almond-filled chicken salad and a zesty pasta salad, this dish is newfound potluck classic! Lots of fresh parsley and dill add major flavor.
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
Once you try eating salad with chips, you may never go back! This bright green beauty of a dish is fresh, crunchy, herby, and seriously delicious. There's protein-packed chicken mixed in, so it's the perfect filling lunch!
French Onion Chicken Casserole
This dinnertime favorite is everything you love about French onion soup transformed into a hearty casserole! With shredded chicken, mushrooms, thyme, baguette, and lots of classic gruyère cheese, it's downright irresistible.
Get Ree's French Onion Chicken Casserole recipe.
Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
How do you make buffalo chicken dip even better? You make it in a slow cooker! All you have to do is stir the ingredients together, pour them into a slow cooker, and well... let it cook!
Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup
This fresh, light chicken soup is delicious any time of year. Zingy lemon juice and fragrant zest paired with a handful of fresh dill brighten it right up!
Get Ree's Lemon Chicken-Orzo Soup recipe.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Is there anything more comforting than a creamy casserole filled with tender chicken and pasta? It combines pantry, refrigerator, and freezer staples to create a cozy dinner the whole family will love. The buttery crackers on top may just be the best part!
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Chicken Taquitos
A fan-favorite finger food, these taquitos are the star of every party. They're stuffed with chicken and cheese and fried until crispy perfection. Don't forget the sour cream and guacamole for dipping!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Starring the iconic ingredient trio that folks can't get enough of, this pasta casserole is pure decadence. Plus it's super easy to put together thanks to store-bought ingredients like a rotisserie chicken and ranch seasoning mix (though you can make homemade ranch seasoning mix, too).
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Cobb Chicken Salad
Filled with creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese, this recipe is a fresh take on classic chicken salad. Pile it onto sourdough bread for a scrumptious sandwich!
Get Ree's Cobb Chicken Salad recipe.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells are one of the tastiest pasta dinners you can bring to the table. These shells are stuffed with chicken and a heavenly four-cheese mixture before they're drenched in cheesy cream sauce.
Get Ree's Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe.
Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are only as good as what you stuff them with and these, filled with spicy buffalo chicken, celery, carrot, and blue cheese dressing, and simply amazing. They're an all-in-one dinner that any buffalo sauce fan will enjoy.
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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Stuffing isn't just for Thanksgiving! This easy casserole makes a delicious dinner any night of the week. Think of it has the middle ground between holiday stuffing and classic chicken pot pie!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This zesty soup is the perfect set and forget supper for a busy weeknight. Place all the ingredients in your slow cooker and about 5 hours later, you have a delicious soup to top and enjoy!
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
Classic Pot Pie
Believe it or not, you can have this beautiful chicken pot pie on the table in under an hour! Grab a rotisserie chicken and refrigerated pie crust from the grocery store, make the creamy filling on your stove, and you're practically done.
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Chicken Empanadas with Herb Sauce
These little pockets of deliciousness are the perfect party snack or hand-held dinner. They're filled with a tender chicken mixture, fried until golden and crisp, and served with an addictive herb sauce.
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Better than a soggy sandwich, these chicken wraps are the perfect meal on the go! Buffalo sauce packs a punch but the crunchy veggies and creamy dressing cool it right down.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Wraps recipe.
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