Most times shredded and pulled are used interchangeably. They are very similar. Shredded chicken is cooked chicken that has been cut or torn into small pieces. Pulled chicken is cooked chicken that has been shredded and then mixed with a sauce or seasoning. Additionally, Pulled chicken is done by slow cooking the chicken. The chicken falls apart easily when pulled. Shredded chicken is done by cooking the chicken normally and then it is usually shredded with a couple of forks.