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16 Quick & Easy Recipes That Start With Shredded Chicken

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Shredded chicken is a nutritious and versatile way to start so many meals! Many of these recipes start with shredded chicken – you can make your own, use rotisserie chicken, or buy pre-shredded chicken to make it super simple and you’re dinner is already half way done!

Shredded Chicken Nachos

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You’re going to love these cheesy shredded chicken nachos! They are loaded with layers of crunchy chips, shredded chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with all of the nacho toppings your heart desires. These loaded chicken nachos are the perfect blend of crunch, spice, and savory goodness.
Get the recipe: Shredded Chicken Nachos

Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

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This is the easiest oven baked chicken tacos recipe! They are super simple to put together (especially with shredded chicken) and are a delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family is sure to love. Serve these cheesy chicken tacos with fresh toppings and a side of rice for a well-rounded meal. 
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Tacos

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza

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Meet your new favorite 15-minute dinner – buffalo chicken flatbread pizza! This buffalo chicken flatbread recipe is so simple to make with just 6 simple ingredients. You’ll love letting everyone make their own homemade buffalo chicken pizzas.
Get the recipe: Homemade Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Chipotle Chicken Air Fryer Flautas

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Want to switch up your taco night? These chipotle chicken air fryer flautas are a fun way to mix it up. These flautas in the air fryer come together with just a few minutes of prep (thanks to cooked chicken!) and are easy to customize for the whole family. Don’t skip the chipotle sour cream, it adds the best smoky flavor. These are a great meal that combine protein, carbs, and major flavor in a crunchy and cheesy vessel. Serve with fresh veggie toppings and it’s a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: Chipotle Chicken Air Fryer Flautas

Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

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This Chili’s copycat chicken enchilada soup is a tasty and versatile dinner that the whole family will love. There’s plenty of Mexican flavor and it’s the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie or shredded chicken. It’s colorful, appetizing, delicious, and a comforting meal that can be served any night of the week!
Get the recipe: Chicken Enchilada Soup – Chili’s Copycat

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

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These crockpot buffalo chicken sliders have layers of sweet rolls, tender chicken, melty white American, and a ranch butter sauce. Everyone will love this buffalo chicken slider recipe that’s kept on the mild side so the whole family can enjoy them.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Yes, we know this combination may sound a little odd, but the flavors work really well together. The light sweetness from the sweet potatoes, with the mildly tangy chicken, sour cream mixed with blue cheese dressing, and green onion topping taste amazing when combined! Try it and see for yourself. 
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

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This easy one pot meal is sure to be a family favorite. Shredded buffalo chicken, cheese, pasta, and a delicious sauce are all baked together until they are warm and bubbly. Serve this casserole with a salad and dinner is done!
Get the recipe: Easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Ranch Chicken Wraps

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These ranch chicken wraps are perfect for a lunch on the go or for an easy dinner at home. Tortillas, cheese,  shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and if you like lettuce, tomato, and onion are all pulled together for a tasty, crunchy wrap you will love. 
Get the recipe: Ranch Chicken Wraps

Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

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The whole family will love this simple casserole that is a fiesta of flavors! They have a zesty sauce and plenty of cheese. Top this casserole with avocado, cilantro,  and green onions, and enjoy it for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Get the recipe: Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

Spicy Chicken Lime Soup

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This spicy chicken lime soup is the perfect quick and easy dinner for when you need a comfort food dinner on the table fast. This soup has a lot of wonderful flavors from the spices and the lime juice gives it a bright citrus flavor that pairs with it perfectly!
Get the recipe: Spicy Chicken Lime Soup

Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Poblano peppers are perfect for stuffing and they cook more quickly than bell peppers do. Shredded chicken, cheese, tomatoes, black beans, and spices make a perfect filling for these tasty peppers.
Get the recipe: Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Salpicon de Pollo

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Salpicon de Pollo is a hearty salad with delicious shredded chicken and lots of flavor. Chicken, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos are all combined and dressed with some lime or lemon juice to really bring out the flavor. You’ll love this amazing salad. 
Get the recipe: Salpicon de Pollo

Easy Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostada Recipe

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There is a lot to love about these chicken tostadas! It’s a quick and easy meal; made with simple ingredients; and served up DIY-style which is helpful if you’re serving this meal to kids. Just put out all of the toppings and let everyone build their own perfect tostada.
Get the recipe: Easy Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostada Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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This recipe is sure to become a family favorite around your dinner table.  These buffalo chicken quesadillas have thinly sliced buffalo chicken and sautéed peppers and onions, and of course lots or gooey delicious cheese! It’s SO GOOD! 
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Comforting Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings

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This is the comfort food dinner you make when you are craving something hearty like chicken and dumplings, but don’t have the time to devote to making them. You can get the same flavors in this easy recipe and have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Comforting Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings

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