healthy shredded chicken recipes
Tired of boring chicken dishes? Transform your meals with 10 creative [healthy shredded chicken recipes]. Try them this week!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680g)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon optional, for freshness
- Fresh herbs parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken:
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred:
- Remove chicken and place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred into bite-sized pieces. Return to slow cooker and toss with juices to keep it moist.
- Optional:
- Squeeze in a bit of fresh lemon juice for brightness or stir in fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve or Store:
- Use immediately or cool and store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- No slow cooker? Simmer the chicken in a pot with broth over low heat for 25–30 minutes, covered.
- Add flavor easily: Stir in taco seasoning, BBQ sauce, pesto, or buffalo sauce depending on your dish.
- Great for batch cooking – double the recipe and freeze half.
- Use thighs for more flavor: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are juicier and still healthy.
- Perfect for salads, burrito bowls, stuffed sweet potatoes, or wraps.
- Shredding tip: Use a hand mixer on low to shred the chicken in seconds.
- Keep it moist: Always store shredded chicken with a bit of cooking liquid or broth to prevent dryness.
- Portion it out for weekly meals using meal prep containers.
