Description
Shredded chicken is the ultimate lazy cook’s meal prep weapon. From tacos to salads, learn foolproof cooking and shredding methods, smart storage solutions, and recipe ideas that turn this humble protein into a weeknight hero.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lettuce leaves, bread, or croissants for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately on lettuce leaves, bread, or croissants.
Notes
Shredded chicken is perfect for meal prep. Use it in tacos, salads, soups, quesadillas, and more. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: shredded chicken, meal prep, easy lunch, chicken salad, healthy