Shredding cooked chicken meat, for example, is a great way to transform a snack (like nachos) into a full-blown, satisfying meal. Additionally, adding shredded chicken to a homemade pizza or bowl of pasta is an excellent way to increase your protein intake. Keep reading to find out how to make shredded chicken and how to add it to some of your favorite meals.
How to Make Shredded Chicken
There are several ways to make shredded chicken, but our preference is the classic stovetop method. By searing boneless chicken breasts or thighs before cooking them all the way through, you’ll develop crusts that’ll keep the meat moist and flavorful.
Shredded Chicken Recipe Ideas
Now that you know an easy method for preparing shredded chicken, here are several ideas for how to incorporate shredded chicken into your meals! RELATED: How to Spatchcock a Chicken at Home
