Inside: Learn the secret to perfectly shredded chicken in just minutes with this easy and delicious recipe. Say goodbye to spending hours shredding chicken by hand and make meal prep a breeze!

I have so many recipes that call for shredded chicken—soups, casseroles, and of course chicken BBQ.

Shredded chicken breasts are not only easy to make and versatile for so many recipes, but they are also such a healthy protein.

I love making up a big batch of shredded chicken breasts and freezing it. Then on a busy night, I can pull some out in the morning and have it ready for dinner in the afternoon.

Preshred your chicken in minutes using this quick mixer tip. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are perfectly shredded and ready for your next meal!

If you like homemade chicken salad or other things that require shredded chicken using the mixer is a dream.

Mixer Shredded Chicken

For this recipe, you will want to start with cooked chicken breasts. I also recommend doing the shredded while the chicken breasts are still warm. This method also works well on turkey, pork, and beef too!

Ingredients and Equipment Needed:

To make the mixer shredded chicken breasts you will need a few things.

• Mixer (either a stand mixer or hand mixer works!)
• Chicken Breasts (cooked)
• Paddle (for this to work well I recommend using a paddle attachment)

Cooking and Seasoning The Chicken

When making a big batch of shredded chicken I recommend just seasoning your chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper. By just doing a basic seasoning of the chicken I can use it for a variety of recipes.

There are a few different ways you can cook the chicken. Usually, I either pan-cook the chicken or boil it. You don't want an overly crispy outside for shredding so when pan-cooking keep the heat a little lower.

When your chicken is to temperature it is ready to be shredded.

Using A Stand Mixer Or Hand Mixer To Shred The Chicken

Step 1: While the chicken breasts are still warm use a tongs or fork to put them in the bowl of the mixer.

Step 2: Using the paddle mixer turn the mixer on a low speed. I use the 1-2 speed on my KitchenAid mixer.

Step 3: Let the mixer run for about 30 seconds and turn the mixer off. Use the tongs or fork to mix up the chicken a little bit.

Step 4: Turn back on the mixer for about 1 minute or until the chicken is shredded to the desired consistency.

The larger your batch the longer it will take. You may be better off to do 2 small batches if you want it the perfect consistency.

I am always amazed at how quickly and easily this happens. I was able to shred around 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts in under 1 minute.

You can easily make up a large batch of shredded chicken and freeze part of it. My 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts ended up filling a 32-ounce container once shredded. I will use some of it tonight for lasagna roll-ups and freeze the rest of it.

If you are using a hand mixer and don't have a paddle attachment I recommend using the flat beater (or pastry beater).

Keep in mind with a hand mixer you may need to do smaller batches than when using a large stand mixer.

Skip the fork or your fingers and shred your chicken in no time at all with this easy trick. You can easily batch-cook chicken and shred it for easy use later.

Recipes with Shredded Chicken

Looking for some easy recipes using shredded chicken? Check out the recipes below.

• Easy meals using rotisserie chicken
• Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps