I have easy shredded chicken recipes for a quick and easy dinner! Use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or make your own. These simple dinner ideas are perfect for an easy weeknight.
If you have leftover chicken, you're in luck! I've put together a list of 23 easy shredded chicken recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From classic favorites like chicken tacos and chicken salad to more creative dishes like BBQ Chicken Pizza and Pesto Chicken Orzo Soup, there's something for everyone.
So why not save time and make use of that leftover chicken by trying out one of these amazing recipes tonight?
Baked Chimichanga
Baked Chimichanga is an easier version of your favorite Mexican restaurant dish. These are made with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, and spices
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Chipotle Chicken Wrap
This chipotle chicken wrap is the perfect work lunch. It has a creamy chipotle sauce, fresh crunchy veggies, and shredded chicken to keep you full.
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Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos
Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos are an easy win. They only take 30 minutes to make and are the perfect taco-nacho-quesadilla combo tha tpairs perfectly with any dipping sauce.
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Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe
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These chicken nachos are baked in the oven and loaded with all your favorite toppings. They're easy to make and take just 15 minutes!
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Chicken Quesadilla
These are the best pulled chicken quesadilla! They have sauteed onions, bell peppers, chicken, Oaxaca cheese, and a quesadilla spice blend.
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
These Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are creamy, tangy, and so good. They take a little longer to make, but are totally worth it! Serve with rice and refried beans to complete your dinner!
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Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
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This Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and easy weeknight meal! Rotisserie chicken, vegetables, and rice are combined in one bowl.
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Smoked Mozzarella BBQ Chicken Pizza
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This BBQ chicken pizza is topped with smoked mozzarella and your favorite barbecue sauce, then garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Chicken Enchiladas
The best enchiladas are made with corn tortillas! And these might be the easiest chicken enchiladas since you make the shredded chicken in a slow cooker.
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Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad
Inspired by Chicken Salad Chick’s Sassy Scotty, this Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad is a quick and easy lunch. I love to eat it with crackers and a side of fruit for a light and tasty weekday lunch.
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
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Also known as Mexican lasagna or enchilada casserole, this dish features layers of tortillas, corn, chicken, tomatoes, some spiciness and a creamy sauce that binds it all together.
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Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders
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The classic Chicken Parmesan flavors are transformed into an easy-to-make slider using shredded chicken.
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Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna
Easy Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna is the perfect meal for a cozy night. It only has 7 ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to put together.
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Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
These Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce are made with corn tortillas, shredded chicken, sour cream, green chilies, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, and green enchilada sauce.
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Chicken Pot Pie
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Chicken Pot Pie with flaky crust, creamy sauce, and veggies is easy to make!
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Air Fryer Chicken Flautas
These Air Fryer Chicken Flautas have chicken, bell peppers, green chilies, and cheese rolled in a crispy tortilla. Make a batch for now, and freeze a batch for later!
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Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Inspired by Chicken Salad Chick’s Classic Carol, this Chicken Salad is a quick and easy healthy lunch. I swapped out a lot of the mayo with Greek yogurt and added a few more spices to make this a great balanced lunch.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders have shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and ranch seasoning smushed in between a Hawaiian roll!
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Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap
Spice up lunch with this easy Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap. They're filled with shredded chicken, celery, green onion, buffalo ranch sauce, and cheese!
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Chicken and Rice with Cream of Chicken Soup
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This casserole features tender chicken and fluffy rice smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream of chicken soup.
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Chicken pesto Flatbread Pizza
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This chicken pesto flatbread pizza is a delightful option for lunch or dinner. It is not only quick to prepare, but also affordable. The recipe features a delicious combination of basil pesto, chicken, and pineapples, inspired by the popular Hawaiian pizza.
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Pesto Chicken Orzo Soup
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This chicken orzo soup is ready in just 30 minutes with only a handful of ingredients. Pesto and lemon juice give it an extra burst of flavor.
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