Baked Shredded Chicken Recipe

Baked Shredded Chicken Recipe

from fitfoodiefinds.com
30 min
4 servings

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 

  2. 2

    Set the chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Be sure to spread the chicken breasts out so that they are not touching.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. 

  4. 4

    Place the chicken in the oven and bake the chicken for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. 

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. 

  6. 6

    To shred the chicken, use two forks or a hand mixer to shred the chicken.