I’ve made it both ways, but I prefer shredded chicken. And the key to the BEST shredded chicken is using a hand-held mixer to shred it! Yes, I said a mixer. Trust me! If you’ve never shredded your chicken using a mixer, then you need to try it! Using a mixer shreds the chicken in an entirely different way, I can’t really explain it. But it keeps the chicken super moist and creates a whole different texture for the chicken (it’s almost “soft”). Sounds weird, but give it a try! And remember to let your chicken fully cool before shredding or cutting into cubes. And if you do use a hand-held blender to shred it, cut the chicken into smaller pieces first... this just makes it easier to shred.