Pulled Chicken Recipes

Pulled chicken is made by slow-cooking chicken until it can be easily shredded, and is used in everything from sandwiches to salads and tacos. Explore tasty pulled chicken recipes.

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Recipes using Pulled Chicken

BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipes

Mexican Pulled Chicken Recipe

Chipotle Chicken Recipe

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Recipes using Pulled Chicken

Pulled chicken is an easy yet indulgent choice that works in everything from wraps to pasta. Explore our recipes for simple, delicious ways to enjoy it any day of the week.

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Noodles
With Bok Choy, Coriander and Peanuts

VERY HOT

10 minutes | Medium | 560 kcal

Teriyaki Chicken and Udon Noodle Stir Fry
with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas

10 minutes | Medium | 462 kcal

Peri Peri Chicken with Fresh Tagliatelle
Three Steps | Ready in 10

10 minutes | Medium | 544 kcal

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Hunters Chicken Pasta with Fresh Tagliatelle
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 504 kcal

Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Korma
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 742 kcal

Chicken, Sriracha & Rainbow Vegetable Stir Fry
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 439 kcal

Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Fresh Pasta
New | Three Steps | Ready in 10

10 minutes | Medium | 650 kcal

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Noodles
With Bok Choy, Coriander and Peanuts

VERY HOT

10 minutes | Medium | 560 kcal

Teriyaki Chicken and Udon Noodle Stir Fry
with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas

10 minutes | Medium | 462 kcal

Peri Peri Chicken with Fresh Tagliatelle
Three Steps | Ready in 10

10 minutes | Medium | 544 kcal

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Hunters Chicken Pasta with Fresh Tagliatelle
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 504 kcal

Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Korma
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 742 kcal

Chicken, Sriracha & Rainbow Vegetable Stir Fry
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 439 kcal

Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Fresh Pasta
New | Three Steps | Ready in 10

10 minutes | Medium | 650 kcal

Further Recipes using Pulled Chicken

Cheesy Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Tacos

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice

Fragrant Chicken Massaman Curry

Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Korma

Spicy Szechuan Chicken Noodles

Peri Peri Chicken Pasta

Teriyaki Chicken and Udon Noodle Stir Fry

Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Pasta

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli

Peri Peri Chicken with Fresh Tagliatelle

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos

Hunters Chicken Pasta with Fresh Tagliatelle

Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Korma

Hunters BBQ Chicken and Bacon Spaghetti

Chicken, Sriracha & Rainbow Vegetable Stir Fry

Superquick Lemony Pesto Chicken Fresh Pasta

Cheesy Pulled Chicken & Black Bean Tacos

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice

Fragrant Chicken Massaman Curry

BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipes

Smoky and tangy, BBQ pulled chicken is perfect for burgers, baked potatoes, or served alongside slaw.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast Buns
with Smoky Paprika Chips and Zesty Slaw

40 minutes | Easy | 672 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillets Naanizza
with Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Onion

45 minutes | Medium | 729 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillet Naanizza
with Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Onion

FAMILY FRIENDLY

45 minutes | Medium | 729 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza
with Roasted Peppers & Onion

FAMILY FRIENDLY

45 minutes | Medium | 827 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Buns
with Zesty Slaw and Chips

FAMILY FRIENDLY

35 minutes | Medium | 753 kcal

Pulled BBQ Cheesy Chicken Naanizza
with Roasted Peppers, Onion and Wild Rocket Salad

FAMILY FRIENDLY

| HIGH PROTEIN

45 minutes | Medium | 968 kcal

Easy Pulled BBQ Chipotle Chicken Tacos
with Spiced Oven-Ready Chips, Baby Leaves and Soured Cream

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 1141 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast Buns
with Smoky Paprika Chips and Zesty Slaw

40 minutes | Easy | 672 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast Buns
with Smoky Paprika Chips and Zesty Slaw

40 minutes | Easy | 672 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillets Naanizza
with Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Onion

45 minutes | Medium | 729 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillet Naanizza
with Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Onion

FAMILY FRIENDLY

45 minutes | Medium | 729 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza
with Roasted Peppers & Onion

FAMILY FRIENDLY

45 minutes | Medium | 827 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Buns
with Zesty Slaw and Chips

FAMILY FRIENDLY

35 minutes | Medium | 753 kcal

Pulled BBQ Cheesy Chicken Naanizza
with Roasted Peppers, Onion and Wild Rocket Salad

FAMILY FRIENDLY

| HIGH PROTEIN

45 minutes | Medium | 968 kcal

Easy Pulled BBQ Chipotle Chicken Tacos
with Spiced Oven-Ready Chips, Baby Leaves and Soured Cream

MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 1141 kcal

Pulled BBQ Chicken Breast Buns
with Smoky Paprika Chips and Zesty Slaw

40 minutes | Easy | 672 kcal

Further BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipes

Pulled BBQ Chicken Buns

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillets Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Fillet Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Buns

Pulled BBQ Chicken Naanizza

Pulled BBQ Chicken Buns

Mexican Pulled Chicken Recipe

Packed with spices, lime, and a hint of heat, Mexican-style pulled chicken is ideal for tacos, burrito bowls, or loaded nachos.

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 675 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 703 kcal

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 675 kcal

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 675 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 703 kcal

Chicken, Bacon and Blackbean Fajita Tacos
Ready in 10 | Three Steps

10 minutes | Medium | 831 kcal

Superquick Pulled Chicken Chilli on Lime Rice
Three Steps | Ready in 10

MEDIUM SPICE

10 minutes | Medium | 675 kcal

Chipotle Chicken Recipe

With its smoky heat and subtle sweetness, chipotle pulled chicken brings a bold kick to your favourite dishes.

Loaded Chipotle Pulled Chicken Rice Bowl
with Cheddar, Pickled Onion and Salad

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 833 kcal

Chipotle Pulled Chicken Loaded Nachos
with Cheese and Avocado

MEDIUM SPICE

| NEW

30 minutes | Easy | 914 kcal

Easy Pulled Chipotle Chicken Tacos
with Chips, Baby Leaves and Soured Cream

NEW

30 minutes | Easy | 1130 kcal

Pulled Chipotle Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas
with Sweet Potato Chips, Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Soured Cream

COOK TOGETHER

45 minutes | Medium | 1417 kcal

Smoky Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tagliatelle
with Garlic Baguette and Peas

NEW

| HIGH PROTEIN

20 minutes | Easy | 1150 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken Breast and Pepper Soup
with Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Easy | 1055 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Pepper Soup
with Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 1290 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken Breast and Mushroom Soup
with Homemade Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 746 kcal

Loaded Chipotle Pulled Chicken Rice Bowl
with Cheddar, Pickled Onion and Salad

NEW

25 minutes | Easy | 833 kcal

Chipotle Pulled Chicken Loaded Nachos
with Cheese and Avocado

MEDIUM SPICE

| NEW

30 minutes | Easy | 914 kcal

Easy Pulled Chipotle Chicken Tacos
with Chips, Baby Leaves and Soured Cream

NEW

30 minutes | Easy | 1130 kcal

Pulled Chipotle Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas
with Sweet Potato Chips, Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Soured Cream

COOK TOGETHER

45 minutes | Medium | 1417 kcal

Smoky Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tagliatelle
with Garlic Baguette and Peas

NEW

| HIGH PROTEIN

20 minutes | Easy | 1150 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken Breast and Pepper Soup
with Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

25 minutes | Easy | 1055 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Pepper Soup
with Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 1290 kcal

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken Breast and Mushroom Soup
with Homemade Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans

HIGH PROTEIN

| MEDIUM SPICE

25 minutes | Easy | 746 kcal

Further Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Mushroom Soup

Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas

Easy Smoky Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tacos

Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas

Easy Smoky Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tacos

Pulled Chipotle Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas

Loaded Chipotle Pulled Chicken Rice Bowl

Chipotle Pulled Chicken Loaded Nachos

Easy Pulled BBQ Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Easy Pulled Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Pulled Chipotle Chicken and Chorizo Quesadillas

Pulled Chicken Recipe FAQs

What is pulled chicken?

Pulled chicken is tender, slow-cooked chicken that’s been shredded into small, bite-sized pieces, often cooked with sauces or seasonings for added flavour.

Can I freeze pulled chicken?

Yes, pulled chicken freezes well and can be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Just thaw and reheat when ready to use.

How do I make chicken pull apart?

To make chicken easy to pull apart, cook it slowly and gently, using methods like slow cooking, braising, or baking until the meat is tender enough to shred easily with forks.

How should I season pulled chicken?

Pulled chicken can be seasoned in many ways, from classic BBQ and smoky chipotle to Mexican spices or simple herbs and garlic, depending on the flavour you want.

Can you pull chicken thighs?

Yes, chicken thighs are perfect for pulled chicken as they stay juicy and tender when slow-cooked, making them easy to shred.

How much pulled chicken do I serve per person?

Plan on about 150-200 grams of pulled chicken per person for a main meal.

What’s the difference between pulled chicken and shredded chicken?

Pulled chicken is typically slow-cooked until very tender and mixed with sauces, while shredded chicken can simply be cooked chicken that’s been shredded without additional cooking or seasoning. Pulled chicken often has a softer texture and more flavour.