66 Recipes You Can Make With Shredded Chicken

Shred rotisserie chicken for your easiest supper yet.

<p>Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely</p>

Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

With so many delicious ways to prepare chicken, it’s hard to choose a favorite. However, shredded chicken is definitely toward the top of the list. Plus, when a recipe calls for shredded chicken, you can opt for one of our favorite time-and energy-saving shortcuts: a rotisserie chicken. Cook your own meat or pick up one that’s already been slow-cooked to perfection at the grocery store.

From there, just grab two forks, get to shredding (here's how), and you’re almost ready for dinner—but not quite. We’ve gathered our best recipes that will put your shredded chicken to good use. From casseroles to soups, sandwiches, and Tex-Mex suppers, shredded chicken is versatile and reliably delicious. Try one of our delectable dishes to find out for yourself why shredded chicken is one of our favorite methods for a winning chicken dinner.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry

<p>Brittany Conerly; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman</p>

Brittany Conerly; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Although we love a chicken pot pie topped with biscuits or pie crust, we can't get over how beautiful and buttery this puff pastry topped pie is.

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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

<p>Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer</p>

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Don't worry, this casserole won't cost a million dollars (no gold leaf, here). We gave it that name because while it combines mostly humble ingredients, the sum of them together all tastes like a million dollars.

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Chicken Mull

<p>Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox</p>

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Skip cooking the whole chicken, and build this humble stew a little quicker with leftover shredded chicken.

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Copycat Publix Buffalo Chicken Dip

<p>Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley</p>

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Right up there with 'Pub Subs' is Publix's Buffalo Chicken dip. We challenged ourselves to make our own version of the perfect party dip and we think we nailed it.

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Spinach-And-Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

<p>Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely</p>

Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Sun-dried tomatoes are the perfect pantry staple for instantly upgrading any pasta. Here they are combined with fresh spinach, shredded leftover chicken, and roasted garlic for an easy weeknight meal.

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Marry Me Chicken Soup

<p>Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox</p>

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

If you love our Marry Me Chicken recipe, then you'll love this soup. You can skip straight to building the flavorful broth, if you use leftover shredded chicken.

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Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

<p>Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley</p>

Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This family favorite casserole will always be welcome at the dinner table. Cook and shred your own meat or use one rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

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Our Best Jambalaya

<p>Stacy K. Allen, Props: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray</p>

Stacy K. Allen, Props: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray

Lovers of Creole and Cajun cuisine across the South will have different opinions on what constitutes a true jambalaya. Our take on this classic recipe uses andouille sausage, shrimp, and shredded chicken.

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Sheet Pan Broccoli-and-Chicken Casserole

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely

Sheet pan dinners are a weeknight savior we'll always appreciate. This recipe takes a classic casserole and makes it a touch more convenient for a busy evening.

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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Greg DuPree
Greg DuPree

Creamy, comforting dinner is just four steps away. You'll be even more comforted to know that this recipe uses a rotisserie chicken for even more convenience.

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Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Courtesy Oxmoor House
Courtesy Oxmoor House

This is our most searched soup recipe for a reason. Shredded chicken and lots of spices make for a winning dinner as iconic as the country artist it comes from.

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Chicken And Rolled Dumplings

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Chicken and dumplings are a Southern staple, but there's so many different ways to make it. This version rolls tender, biscuit-style dough and is thickened by a splash of cream and touch of flour.

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Chicken And Drop Dumplings

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

A more care-free take on classic chicken and dumplings, this version has a different approach to yummy cornmeal dumplings than the last. The fluffy batter is dropped in spoonfuls into the simmering broth with vegetables and shredded chicken.

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Double-Crust Chicken Pot Pies

<p>Hector Manuel Sanchez</p>

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Double the crust means double the deliciousness for our favorite chicken pot pie recipe. Break through the indulgently thick crust to reveal the scrumptious shredded chicken filling.

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Chicken and Fontina Panini

Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Use a loaf of ciabatta for this crusty sandwich with a satisfying, gooey inside. Pesto sauce, shredded chicken, tomato, and fontina cheese create a delightful handheld meal between bread.

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Herbed Chicken-and-Rice Salad

Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

We use not one, but two easy shortcuts for this delicious dinner. Microwave rice and rotisserie chicken are the quick tricks to a tasty, herbaceous supper.

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Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Our newest take on mac and cheese adds a few fun ingredients to spice up the classic pasta dish. Poblano chiles and shredded chicken add hardy substance and zesty flavor.

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Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

<p>Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis</p>

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

The perfect casserole is one with lots of cheesy, crunchy goodness. This one with mozzarella and crispy onions certainly isn't lacking.

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Instant Pot Chicken And Rice

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

It's meals like this one that make us thankful for instant cookers. This recipe is as flavorful as one of Mama's slow-cooked homemade suppers but comes together in a snap.

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

<p>Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall</p>

Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Tuesday nights call for tacos, of course. Our Chipotle Chicken Tacos take advantage of a jar of salsa for delicious Tex-Mex flavor.

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

A comforting soup is just what your crew needs on a chilly night after a long day. Shredded rotisserie chicken and collards guarantee that this soup is as hardy as it is cozy.

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

<p>Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley</p>

Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This beloved Tex Mex casserole has everything: pulled chicken. tortillas, and plenty of cheese. If it's not already, this dish will become a quick classic in your household.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

<p>Hector Manuel Sanchez</p>

Hector Manuel Sanchez

The healing power of this soup is unmatched. Comforting ingredients include orzo, shredded chicken, and a good amount of white wine.

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Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is a Fairfield Grocery signature dish. Water chestnuts, chopped vegetables, and shredded chicken make this recipe a go-to for any event or meal.

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Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup

If you like your chicken soup with a kick to it, this recipe is for you. A healthy dose of hot sauce takes this comforting soup to new, spicy heights.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel

Taco night is a breeze thanks to your handy dandy slow-cooker. After cooking your chicken low and slow, shred it apart for tender homemade tacos.

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Green Chile-Chicken Soup

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This wonderfully warming supper freezes beautifully, so meal-prepping is made easy. This chicken soup has it all. It's smoky, spicy, creamy, bright, and full of fresh ingredients.

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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Beth Dreiling Hontzas

If you're in need of a quick, comforting dinner and just don't have it in you to make a big production out of dinner tonight, then this recipe has you covered. Steaming chicken and dumplings will have you feeling miles better in just 40 minutes.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

If you thought that chicken noodle soup couldn't get any cozier, then we have news for you. This creamy version is all that and a bag of chips.

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Chicken Bog

<p>Greg DuPree</p>

Greg DuPree

A relative of a pilau, chicken bog is an instant classic. Just one bit of flavorful chicken and rice will have you adding this recipe to your dinnertime rotation.

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Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Rather than the pastry crust you're probably used to seeing on a chicken pot pie, this genius recipe has fun with homemade biscuits. To sweeten the deal even more, the biscuits are made with sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chives.

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Chicken Stir-Fry

Greg Dupree
Greg Dupree

Breaking news: This recipe only takes 10 minutes. You can even use frozen veg rather than fresh to make dinner even speedier.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoked chicken adds rich, dynamic flavor to this zesty soup made with New Mexico chile powder and ground cumin. The ingredients combine together effortlessly to create a delightful Tex-Mex supper.

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Skip the mess of spicy chicken wings and serve up this tasty casserole for supper this evening instead. This recipe is big enough for six hungry guests who will surely want seconds, or just some really good leftovers for your smaller crew to look forward to.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

These perfect picnic sandwiches come together in just 20 minutes if you opt to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Make sure to toast the bread for the crunciest and tastiest hand-held meal.

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King Ranch Chicken Soup

Alison Miksch
Alison Miksch

We turned a favorite casserole into a restaurant-worthy soup. It will come together in just 35 minutes but taste like a long-term labor of love.

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Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar
Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

This flavorful enchilada dish is a weeknight dinner that will impress. Be sure to soften the tortillas so they're pliable before wrapping up your buffalo chicken, lest they crack.

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Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Low and slow is the key to best-ever barbecue chicken that will shred with ease. We love to serve it over Sweet Potato Cornbread, topped with pickled veggies and slaw.

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Homemade Chicken Salad

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

A good chicken salad recipe is a must to have up your sleeve. Add this one to your recipe box ASAP for many lunches, tea times, and afternoon snacks to come.

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel

You're just five ingredients away from a chicken dinner that the whole family will eagerly devour. Jars of salsa are brightened by fresh herbs and lime over hardy chicken and rice.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore With Spaghetti

Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

This recipe asks only 20 minutes of active cooking. From there, your trusty slow-cooker takes the wheel for savory supper.

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Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Thanks to two store-bought rotisserie chickens, this dinner recipe needs no further cooking. Chicken salad with jalape?o, lime zest, and honey have just the right amount of sweet-heat inside crunchy lettuce wraps.

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Baked Ziti With Chicken

Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar
Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar

When shopping for this week's dinners, add a rotisserie chicken to your grocery buggy. Shred it up and this classic family dinner is easy as can be.

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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

<p>Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel</p>

Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel

If you're in need of a bowl full of soup, we've got you covered. Thanks to rotisserie chicken, this healthful soup simmers up in just a half hour.

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Chicken Noodle Bowl with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

Greg DuPree
Greg DuPree

Add some variety to your weeknight dinner rotation with this easy noodle bowl full of Thai-inspired flavors. Colorful veggies, shredded rotisserie chicken, and rice noodles are heavenly with a generous drizzle of Thai peanut sauce.

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Chicken-And-Biscuit Cobbler

Alison Miksch
Alison Miksch

Who says that a cobbler is reserved for after supper? This savory cobbler recipe has a biscuit topping and freezes wonderfully.

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Chicken-Andouille Gumbo With Roasted Potatoes

Iain Bagwell
Iain Bagwell

At Southern Living, we believe that a good bowl of gumbo is simply irresistible. This version with double the meat and roasted potatoes will prove our theory.

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Farmers' Market Pasta Salad

<p>Hector Manuel Sanchez</p>

Hector Manuel Sanchez

This bright pasta salad can be made with penne or cheese tortellini for extra oomph. Be sure to cook the pasta al-dente so that it holds up when tossed with the other ingredients.

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Chicken And Cornbread Dumplings

Iain Bagwell
Iain Bagwell

What's better than chicken and dumplings? Chicken And Cornbread Dumplings. This chicken stew is served with large herbaceous buttermilk biscuits that you won't be able to get enough of.

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Chicken Chili

Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Give your normal beef chili recipe a break with this chicken alternative. It's packed with rotisserie chicken, hardy veggies, and warm spices.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Becky Hargett
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Becky Hargett

This chili recipe gets its name because it comes together lightning fast. In just 30 minutes, you'll be digging into a satisfying one-dish meal with green chiles and navy beans.

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This fresh and bright pasta dish is perfect for a spring evening. Just make sure to follow our Test Kitchen's tips for perfectly cooked noodles.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

As far as we're concerned, an Instant Pot is a dinnertime wizard. Load your ingredients into a pressure cooker, and before you know it, you'll have tasty tacos for the whole family.

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Chicken Enchilada

<p>Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley</p>

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Cheesy, saucy enchiladas are an incredible way to make use of shredded chicken. We garnish ours with sour cream and cilantro, but you could easily sub in your favorite toppings instead, like extra cheese, avocado, or pickled jalape?os.

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

<p> Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer</p>

Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

While we love a classic pot pie, this cozy soup version is a fun way to mix up the traditional recipe. Make sure to have plenty of biscuits ready, as everyone is going to want to sop up every last bit of this soup.

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Antonis Achilleos
Antonis Achilleos

Shredded chicken and corn muffin mix are the clever shortcuts that make this casserole dinner extra easy to pull together.

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Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

When heirloom tomatoes are in season, this is the salad we turn to. This recipe allows the seasonal beauties to shine, while shredded chicken adds a good source of protein.

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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

<p>Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle</p>

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Full of green chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese for tang, these enchiladas will transform plain Jane shredded chicken into a flavorful mouthwatering meal.

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Chicken Tortilla Casserole

PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING: CAITLIN BENSEL
PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING: CAITLIN BENSEL

For a fun twist on taco night, try this Tex-Mex casserole. It doesn't hurt that it only requires 15 minutes of hands-on cooking to make.

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French Onion Chicken Casserole

<p>Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower</p>

Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

Although we technically call for chopped chicken in this recipe, shredded would work just as well in this creamy onion casserole.

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Kale-and-Chicken Salad with Jalape?o-Lime Dressing

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

It can be hard to get excited about eating a salad, but this recipe loaded with shredded chicken and tossed in a zippy Jalape?o-Lime Dressing makes eating your veggies more delicious than ever.

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Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

<p>Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox</p>

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

We use buttermilk in baking all the time, but have you tried it in your pasta? This recipe shows how versatile the tangy dairy product can be, and uses shredded leftover chicken to boot.

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Chicken-And-Wild Rice Casserole

<p>Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless</p>

Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

The secret to this chicken casserole? Chopped water chestnuts! Bet you wouldn't have guessed that.

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BBQ Chicken Salad

<p>Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins</p>

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

White BBQ Ranch Dressing is the secret to making this easy salad a flavor-packed home run. Don't even try to use bottled ranch instead, this dressing blows those out of the water.

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Chicken Cannelloni With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce

<p>Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle</p>

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Use leftover shredded chicken to fill these lovely pasta tubes, which bake in a sweet roasted red bell pepper sauce instead of a classic marinara.

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Persian Salad Olivieh

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This chicken salad recipe from Travel and Culture Editor Tara Massouleh McCay is a traditional Persian dish that her father would prepare for Nowruz, the celebration of the Persian New Year.

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