38 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes
38 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes
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38 Easy Shredded Chicken Recipes
warm richness of a stew
warm richness of a stew. You just let it sit in the slow cooker while your home is filled with a restaurant quality scent. 3/38 Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fabulous slow-cooker ranch chicken recipe that we have passed around to all our friends, especially those who have young children. It’s wonderful for a cold winter night or a hot summer day when you don’t want to
turn on the oven
turn on the oven. Serve it as a weeknight family dinner or for a large group. —Sonya Stark, West Jordan, Utah With little prep time comes big flavor payout. Kids will love this creamy ranch chicken (and so will adults!) 4/38 Buffalo Chicken Chili 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join forces for a dinner recipe everyone will love. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Buffalo chicken has
found its way into wrap and dips, but how about chili?
found its way into wrap and dips, but how about chili? This rich chili combines cream cheese, blue cheese and hot sauce for an unforgettable experience. 5/38 Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make my version in the slow cooker. After the tempting aroma fills the house, your family is sure to
be at the dinner table on time!
be at the dinner table on time! —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia Carolina vinegar BBQ chicken is a tangy flavor explosion that involves white vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes and chicken broth. Remember: Carolina BBQ is not the same as other regional BBQ sauces, so know what you’re getting when making this recipe. 6/38 Saucy Thai Chicken Pizzas 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 2 pizzas (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Contributor Gigi Miller, from Stoughton, Wisconsin, provided a fabulous recipe for sweet and saucy chicken thighs that she serves
with rice. We took it a step further, and used the chicken and sauce to make this restaurant-inspired Thai chicken pizza. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Pizza toppings can be anything these days, with interesting combinations popping up all the time. This pizza is no different with peanut sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and shredded chicken making for a sweet and crunchy meal. 7/38 Buffalo Chicken Sliders 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the idea for these sliders from my mom and dad,
who’d made a similar recipe for a family get-together
who’d made a similar recipe for a family get-together. To make it special, I sometimes use several types of Buffalo sauce and let my guests mix and match their favorites. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio These sliders are the perfect appetizer at a party, or dinner for a big family. Quick and easy, you can go about your day while the chicken simmers. 8/38 Pressure-Cooker Asian Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Asian Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is similar to other
Asian wraps
Asian wraps but it’s packed with even more deliciously healthy flavor. Instead of ordering Chinese, why not try making these yourself? —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin These Asian wraps are packed with a hefty serving of broccoli coleslaw mix for a nice crunch. Served with a ketchup, honey, ginger and oil sauce, they are sweet and savory. 9/38 Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m originally from Louisiana,
—Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi
where my grandma spoke Cajun French as she taught me her spicy chicken spaghetti. —Brenda Melancon, McComb, Mississippi This spicy spaghetti has cayenne pepper, green pepper and green chilies. With two types of protein, this is a balanced and lighter dish than most pastas. 10/38 Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 16 egg rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite slow-cooker recipes is this impressive buffalo chicken egg rolls appetizer. You can wrap the filling
in egg roll wrappers and bake, or, for a bite-size version, use smaller wonton wraps. —Tara Odegaard, Omaha, Nebraska Best served with ranch or blue cheese, these crispy appetizers are great for a crowd. Although they’re not as crunchy as deep fried egg rolls, these are easy to make and easier to enjoy. 11/38 Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dan Roberts For Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and
enchiladas
enchiladas. My little guys love to help measure the seasonings. —Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington This taco salad is as nice to eat as it is to look at. This shredded chicken can be used for multiple meals including tacos, sandwiches and omelets. 12/38 Chicken Chimichangas 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the
—Yasmin Arif, Manassas, Virginia
recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they’re much healthier than deep-fried. —Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina 13/38 Pressure-Cooker Tandoori Chicken Panini 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Tandoori Chicken Panini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked between pieces of naan, then grilled for Indian-inspired panini sandwiches. —Yasmin Arif, Manassas, Virginia This Indian-inspired panini is grilled between two pieces of naan.
The chicken has strong but simple flavors that you’ll keep coming back to
The chicken has strong but simple flavors that you’ll keep coming back to. 14/38 Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California These sliders are a spin on traditional BBQ chicken sliders. With an Asian twist, they’re tangy and spicy. 15/38 Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time
This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband
6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri This soup has customizable topping options like sour cream, tortilla strips and avocado. Comforting with a kick, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in. 16/38 The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup 178 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My first Wisconsin
winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup
winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado Chicken soup is the food equivalent of a big hug. Safe, warm and nostalgic, this shredded chicken recipe will have you coming back again and again. 17/38 BBQ Chicken Sliders 52 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brining
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