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Bowl of seasoned shredded chicken with tender strands ready for weeknight meals

Shredded Chicken with Simple Seasoning

Shredded chicken with simple seasoning is a tender, flavorful meal prep option with juicy texture and savory seasoning. It is an easy choice for quick weeknight meals, tacos, salads, or other everyday dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken breast
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Olive oil
  • Chili powder or other preferred seasonings
  • Cumin or Italian herbs (optional)
  • Lemon juice
  • Soy sauce
  • Honey
  • Cream cheese (optional for buffalo chicken dip)
  • Tortillas (optional for tacos and quesadillas)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the chicken breast using boiling, baking, or slow cooking methods until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Allow the cooked chicken breast to rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding.
  3. Pull the chicken into shreds using two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
Seasoning and Serving
  1. Combine the shredded chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and the preferred seasonings or sauces such as chili powder, cumin, Italian herbs, lemon juice, soy sauce, or honey.
  2. Serve the seasoned shredded chicken in tacos, quesadillas, salads, or dips as desired.

Notes

Season the chicken after shredding to help the flavors spread evenly while keeping the meat moist.