Baked Shredded Chicken Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes

Baked Shredded Chicken Recipe

Wondering how to make the easiest shredded chicken? Look no further! This shredded chicken is baked to perfection, and will easily become a meal-prep staple in your home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Lunch and Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked shredded chicken

Servings:

Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

2-3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts*
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Set the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Be sure to spread the chicken breasts out so that they are not touching.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken in the oven and bake the chicken for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
To shred the chicken, use two forks or a hand mixer to shred the chicken.

Notes

*This recipe is for 4-6 medium-sized chicken breasts, not massive 1 lb. chicken breasts. Cook time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts. The larger the breast, the longer it will take to cook.

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