20+ Must Try Shredded Chicken Recipes

Never let chicken go to waste with this list of “why didn’t I think of that?” Shredded Chicken Recipes. You’ll find all kinds of tasty ideas like our very own easy chicken pot pie, chicken and wild rice soup, our addictively good creamy white chicken chili, and so many more!

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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Golden brown baked chicken pot pie in a ramekin with a spoon and thyme garnish on a white plate.

Our individual chicken pot pies are the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie/shredded chicken. We keep it stupidly simple with premade pie crust, store-bought chicken broth, and vegetables like carrots and celery. Trust me, you’ll keep it on your fall dinner lineup.

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Bowl of white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese, avocado slices, and crushed tortilla chips.

This creamy white chicken chili is so good you’ll forget all about regular chili. It’s packed with chunks of leftover rotisserie chicken, white beans, cheese, and mild peppers. I can’t express in words how good it is. Like, Mmm good with 1000 “m’s”.

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Our chicken and wild rice soup is hearty, easy, protein-packed, and perfect for fall weather. It’s the perfect way to repurpose that leftover chicken carcass and that old box of Uncle Ben’s rice, including that little green seasoning pack.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers with Shredded Chicken

Jalapeño halves filled with shredded chicken and cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked.

These bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers with shredded chicken are a twist on the classic, making the must-have game day snack a protein-packed hearty meal.

Visit Chili Pepper Madness for the recipe.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A bowl of gumbo with shredded chicken, sliced sausage, okra, and chopped vegetables.

When you use rotisserie chicken, chicken and sausage gumbo becomes a breeze to make. Bella’s recipe still has all the flavor you love from the Creole seasoning and andouille sausage, but with a very helpful shortcut.

Visit XOXO Bella for the recipe.

15 Minute Chicken Fried Rice

Fried rice with chicken, egg, carrots, and green onions.

While takeout is delicious and convenient, it’s also expensive and not so healthy. Well, this chicken fried rice makes for a great alternative. It’s easy, tasty, healthier, and a great way to use up leftovers.

Visit Nest and Nosh for the recipe.

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa verde chicken enchiladas with cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Add some pizzazz to your weeknight dinner menu with these easy salsa verde chicken enchiladas. Plus, it’s an 8-ingredient recipe that takes less than 40 minutes start to finish.

Visit Living Sweet Moments for the recipe.

Chicken Sandwich with Cottage Cheese

Chicken salad with grapes and celery on a croissant.

The folks at Cottage Cheese Recipes look for any opportunity to add the creamy, high-protein curds to any recipe, including this chicken salad. It calls for canned or leftover chicken, Dijon mustard, grapes, celery, and nuts.

Visit Cottage Cheese Recipes for the recipe.

Marry Me Chicken Soup

Creamy tomato chicken soup with pasta, herbs, and vegetables.

With tender chicken, pasta, vegetables, and loads of flavor, this marry me chicken soup will have you saying, “I do,” every time it’s on the menu.

Visit The Oregon Dietitian for the recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

Zucchini boats filled with buffalo shredded chicken and topped with melted cheese.

This buffalo chicken zucchini boats recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken, late summer zucchini, and cheese. Just mix, stuff, and bake your way to this easy summer dinner.

Visit The Oregon Dietitian for the recipe.

Cheesy Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole

Casserole with shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and a crispy hashbrown topping.

There’ll be smiles all around the table when you serve this comforting cheesy chicken and hashbrown casserole. It works great for fall and winter weeknight dinners as well as potlucks.

Visit Practically Homemade for the recipe.

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken alfredo with broccoli and fettuccine.

Looking to upgrade your average pasta night? Turn to this easy chicken and broccoli alfredo. It’s perfect for getting out of that boring dinner rut, but it’s still easy enough for weeknights at just 30 minutes.

Visit Tessie’s Table for the recipe.

Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich

Stacked grilled sandwiches filled with warm, creamy shredded chicken salad.

Make your next picnic or brunch a little extra special with this chicken salad melt sandwich recipe. Each bite has creamy chicken salad, gooey cheese, and crunchy bread. Yummy!

Visit Food Exit Recipes for the recipe.

Easy Chicken Frittata

Wedge of frittata with shredded chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs in a cast iron skillet.

Packed with spinach, tomatoes, and zucchini, this chicken frittata is sure to please for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Those fresh vegetables make it great for spring or summer, but you just might find it on your menu year-round.

Visit Living Chirpy for the recipe.

Creamy Chicken and Veggie Soup

Chicken soup with cheese, vegetables, crackers, and hot sauce.

With shredded rotisserie chicken, veggies, and cheese, the whole family will find this creamy chicken and veggie soup tasty and filling. It’s a reliable comfort food recipe you can make all year long.

Visit Hey, Snickerdoodle for the recipe.

Chicken Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping

Skillet filled with creamy chicken and vegetables, topped with cheddar biscuits.

This chicken cobbler recipe is equal parts convenience and comfort. It has everything you love about chicken pot pie, minus the extra work like making a dough topping or cooking chicken from scratch.

Visit Little Black Skillet for the recipe.

Easy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

Quesadillas with shredded chicken and cheese, served with sour cream.

Mildly spicy, slightly smoky, cheesy, and filling, these easy chipotle chicken quesadillas are the perfect dinner any night of the week. They’re easy to make and whole family will love them.

Visit The Foodolic for the recipe.

Delicious Crack Chicken Pinwheels

Rolled chicken pinwheels with cheese and bacon.

These crack chicken pinwheels are so good, you’ll want to make enough for everyone to enjoy. And they’re so versatile, you can make them for parties, lunches, dinners, and potlucks.

Visit Ruffles and Rain Boats for the recipe.