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Flat lay of three healthy shredded chicken meals: a salad, a wrap, and a rice bowl with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs.

Healthy Shredded Chicken Recipes

Healthy shredded chicken is a meal prep hero—high in protein, quick to make, and perfect for salads, wraps, bowls, and soups. Learn the best ways to cook, store, and transform it into delicious dishes all week long.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Shredded Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Add broth and seasonings.
  2. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours (slow cooker) or on HIGH pressure for 10–12 minutes (pressure cooker).
  3. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then shred using two forks or a stand mixer with paddle attachment.
  4. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

Notes

Use shredded chicken in salads, wraps, grain bowls, casseroles, soups, and breakfast dishes. Batch-cook with different seasonings for variety throughout the week.