Here’s how to make shredded chicken that’s fast, flavorful, and juicy every time! Use it to top salads, in tacos, on sandwiches, and in any of your favorite shredded chicken recipes.WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE? Enter your email below to save this recipe to your free Well Plated recipe box.Email Address *Hidden Username FieldGo From time to time, we'll send you the best of Well Plated.

We respect your privacy and you can opt out anytime.Already registered? Log in here.Ultimate Guide to Shredded Chicken + Recipes to Use It Table of ContentsUltimate Guide to Shredded Chicken + Recipes to Use ItHow to Make Shredded Chicken: 4 StepsHow to Shred Chicken: My Secret TipShredded Chicken Breast RecipesHow to Store Shredded ChickenWhy Not Just Buy Shredded Chicken?What About Other Cuts of Chicken?Shredded Chicken Yield and Serving SizesHow to Make Shredded Chicken RecipeSure you can buy store-bought rotisserie chicken, but when you see how fast and easy it is to make shredded chicken at home, you won’t want to.While there are a variety of different methods to cook chicken for shredding or dicing, poaching (gently cooking the chicken in water) is the one I’ve found to be the quickest and easiest, with the smallest amount of clean up.

You don’t need any equipment other than a pot to make it.The chicken comes out perfectly tender and juicy every time.(Ever wonder how some restaurants get their chicken so moist? Cooking in water is the secret!)

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