Easy leftover chicken recipes that will make you want to have chicken leftovers all the time! From comfort food favourites like chicken salad and chicken noodle soup to creative chicken recipes like chicken spaghetti and chicken taquitos, you’ll find the best recipes for leftover chicken here.
(Dealing with leftovers all the time? Check out these ideas on what to do with leftover buttermilk, these delicious recipes for leftover ricotta cheese and these recipes that only use egg whites if you’re tired of egg white omelettes!)
Did you buy a whole rotisserie chicken and now have parts of chicken left that nobody wants to eat anymore? Do you have a lone chicken breast sitting in the fridge that you don’t know what to do with?
Don’t despair.
Our recipe roundup this quarter is all about what you can do with leftover chicken. And the recipes are so delicious you might just want to have chicken leftovers all the time!
What are some good leftover recipes for chicken that is already cooked?
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti
Creamy chicken spaghetti – thick, creamy tomato sauce and your favourite rotisserie chicken come together in this delicious chicken pasta recipe.
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Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza
This buffalo chicken flatbread pizza is perfect for a quick, yummy lunch and a great recipe for using leftover cooked chicken.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A quick and easy side, this yummy hybrid combines your favourite classic caesar salad with a yummy pasta dish.
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip to Wow Your Crowd
This creamy chicken dip is loaded with rotisserie chicken, making it an easy and filling snack option that the crowd will love!
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Easy Leftover White Chicken Chili
A delicious way to use up that leftover rotisserie or cooked chicken - try this hearty and comforting chicken chili with white beans and jalapeno, all dressed up with sour cream, cheese and avocado.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
The ultimate make-ahead party appetizer, chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are super easy to make and such a crowd pleaser.
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Thai Red Curry (Using Leftovers)
A great way to use up leftover meat, this Thai red curry is packed with flavor. The homemade sauce is easier than you might think.
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Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps
An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch.
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Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema (GF)
Easy tacos made using rotisserie chicken tossed in fresh herbs and spices!
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Easy Kale Pesto Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Easy pesto chicken alfredo uses rotisserie chicken combined with pesto and alfredo sauce for a quick dinner packed with lots of flavor.
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5-Ingredient Chicken Salad
The easiest chicken salad recipe you’ll ever find. Dairy-free, paleo, Whole30.
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Chicken Croquettes with Ricotta and Thyme
These delicious chicken croquettes are made with ricotta cheese, lemon and thyme making them lovely and light on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside.
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Skillet BBQ Chicken Nachos
Got some leftover BBQ chicken? These skillet BBQ chicken nachos are perfect for a “dinner and a movie” night in!
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Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup with Pasta & Beans
This chicken vegetable soup is a filling and tasty dinner perfect for cold evenings. Serve with some crusty bread and a sprinkling of parmesan.
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe {Individual Servings or One Casserole}
Using leftover chicken, this easy chicken pot pie recipe requires very little prep, but is oh-so-comforting!
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Italian Chicken Bacon Sandwich
Sandwiches can be so middle of the road, but there’s nothing boring about Italian chicken bacon sandwiches!
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Baked Chicken Taquitos
Crispy baked chicken taquitos with a chicken and cheese filling. These taquitos are freezer friendly for quick dinners! The whole family will love them!
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One Pot Creamy Chicken Tomato Tortellini Soup
This easy, one-pot, rich and comforting creamy chicken tomato tortellini soup is full of hearty goodness.
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Pesto Chicken Zoodle Bowl
This pesto chicken zoodle bowl recipe, made with zucchini noodles, is gluten free and Whole30 when made with compliant pesto.
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One Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi
One pot creamy chicken gnocchi - super quick comfort food all in one pot! Leftover chicken & quick cooking veg means dinner in 35 mins.
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Asian Style Leftover Chicken Soup
Nothing could be simpler than this Asian style chicken soup made with left over roast chicken.
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Curried Butternut Squash, Lentil, and Chicken Stew
This curried chicken, squash and red lentil stew is low-fat, gluten free, dairy-free and absolutely delicious! Plus you can make it with just 15 minutes of prep.
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So what can you make with leftover chicken? The answer is a lot.
My grandma loves making chicken salad. I love making chicken spaghetti.
And with the list above, we now know that there’s a whole world of delicious recipes for rotisserie, cooked and leftover chicken out there to explore! Who knew leftover chicken can be such an exciting adventure?
Enjoy!
Which of these easy leftover chicken recipes are you trying first? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
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Marisa F. Stewart says
I think rotisserie chicken is the best thing to come along since sliced bread. We love having it on hand and we pick it up at the store and it costs just about as much as buying a whole chicken and roasting it ourselves. Now I have more of an excuse to buy it — you got some delicious recipes here. That chicken gnocchi is calling to me.
Jolina says
I agree with you! We always have rotisserie chicken, it’s such a lifesaver when we’re too lazy to cook anything.
Denise Wright says
I always buy a rotisserie chicken when at Costco because there are so many things to make with cooked chicken. You have an awesome list here…..especially like those tacos and soup! Great roundup!
Veena Azmanov says
Everything in these recipes are delicious and the look is awesome. Love all of it.
Gloria says
Love this round-up post. We always have chicken in the house. Saying that, finding great ways to use the leftovers is always a task. Lots of great things here.
Lois Christensen says
I love all the ideas. I love to make shredded chicken to use in recipes, so I’ll be sure to pin this for future use. My favorite I think is the pizza! You can never go wrong with pizza for my family.
Dawn says
So many delicious options! We enjoy chicken in our home and this is such a great guide to mix things up. Thanks so much for including my chicken pot pie recipe – much appreciated 🙂
Lisa says
So many delicious recipes here. I want to try them all. Thank you!