Shredded chicken recipes

An ideal recipe for getting your Thai tastebuds into practice

Grab some Italian pesto and greens from your storecupboard and rustle up this creamy chicken and green bean pesto pasta – penne or fusilli work well

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones

A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables

Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

Roasted peppers, olives and paprika give this bake tons of flavour. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken too

This recipe is easily doubled to
serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken;
if you have less, bump up the protein with
a handful of cashews

Whip up these homemade chicken nachos for a super-quick snack to enjoy with a Margarita as part of a Mexican-style feast.

These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Whip up a curry in next to no time - perfect for those evenings when you're too tired to be in the kitchen for long

This low-fat yet satisfying salad is full of authentic Asian flavour and will add plenty of zing to al fresco dining

Serve this chilli chicken with our tomato salsa, tortilla chips, guacamole and coriander for an easy midweek meal

A dish with added feelgood factor - this vitamin C filled soup is the ideal after-work pick-me-up

Quick, easy and on the table in less than 30 minutes – this zingy chicken stir-fry is a winning midweek meal

Flavour chicken breasts with coriander, chilli and lime then serve with Mexican corn chips and a fresh, crunchy salad

This recipe is great for using up leftovers. Feel free to bung anything in - it's always delicious

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

Make the most of your roast dinner by using up leftover chicken in these filling wraps

This colourful rustic salad can be made in under an hour

Quick and easy to prepare, whether you're packing them up for work or grabbing a bite at home

A light ramen-like soup with noodles, chicken and a spiced stock base

Use up leftover roast chicken in this tomato bake with mozzarella cheese and crispy breadcrumb topping

Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece