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20+ Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes for Cooked Leftover Chicken

by Jolina 9 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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!)

Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes

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!

 

20+ Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes for Cooked Leftover Chicken

If you bought rotisserie chicken and don’t know what to do with leftovers. If you’re meal planning for the week. If you’re thinking of quick and easy dinners for the family.

Here are easy chicken leftover recipes everybody will enjoy.

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy chicken spaghetti – thick, creamy tomato sauce and your favourite rotisserie chicken come together in this delicious chicken pasta recipe. It’s so good it’ll give good old regular spaghetti a run for its money!

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Photo Credit: thelovenerds.com

Delicious buffalo chicken flatbread pizza - perfect as lunch, quick dinner and for game day!

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Photo Credit: 4sonrus.com

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad - quick, easy, and so tasty. It’s a perfect family supper side dish, or an equally yummy lighter meal option.

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip

Photo Credit: www.findingzest.com

This creamy chicken dip is loaded with rotisserie chicken, making it an easy and filling snack option that the crowd will love!

Easy Leftover White Chicken Chili

Photo Credit: loveinmyoven.com

A delicious way to use up that leftover rotisserie or cooked chicken. Hearty and comforting chicken chili with white beans and jalapeno, all dressed up with sour cream, cheese and avocado.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Photo Credit: thisdelicioushouse.com

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are super easy to make and such a crowd pleaser. Rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and ranch seasoning all rolled into a wrap or tortilla.

Thai Red Curry

Photo Credit: www.carolinescooking.com

This delicious Thai red curry is made with a quick homemade paste from scratch for a fantastic bold flavor. Plus it’s a great way to use leftover chicken.

Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps

Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

An easy chicken wrap recipe you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a quick & healthy dinner or lunch. Featuring simple ingredients like shredded chicken, hummus, chopped fresh veggies and a homemade red wine vinaigrette.

Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema

Photo Credit: www.cookwithmedarling.com

These Easy Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema are as easy to make as they are to love! To make life even easier, use leftover rotisserie chicken.

Easy Kale Pesto Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Photo Credit: jonesinfortaste.com

Easy Pesto Chicken Alfredo uses rotisserie chicken combined with pesto and Alfredo sauce for a quick dinner packed with lots of flavor.

5-Ingredient Chicken Salad

Photo Credit: www.cleaneatingkitchen.com

When you need a quick lunch, you can make this Five Ingredient Chicken Salad recipe that is dairy-free, paleo, and Whole30-compliant!

Chicken and Mushroom Pies

Photo Credit: www.insidetherustickitchen.com

Try these Chicken and Mushroom Pies for a deliciously comforting weekday meal. So simple and taste incredible along side some creamy mashed potatoes.

Skillet BBQ Chicken Nachos

Photo Credit: www.wokandskillet.com

Got some leftover cooked chicken? These Skillet BBQ Chicken Nachos are perfect for a “dinner and a movie” night in! These are a snap to prepare and perfect for sharing.

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup with Pasta & Beans

Photo Credit: thecookreport.co.uk

Perfect for using up leftover cooked chicken and has pasta, beans and loads of delicious vegetables.

Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Photo Credit: girlheartfood.com

Using leftover chicken, this Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe requires very little prep, but is oh-so-comforting! There’s lots of veg, chunks of chicken and tart cranberry all bathed in a rich gravy. Topped with buttery puff pastry, it makes for one delicious meal.

Italian Chicken Bacon Sandwich

Photo Credit: www.littledairyontheprairie.com

There’s nothing boring about Italian Chicken Bacon Sandwiches! They have plenty of gooey cheese, as much bacon and cooked chicken as you can stack on there, and the best seasonings on top!

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Photo Credit: kristineskitchenblog.com

Crispy baked chicken taquitos with a chicken and cheese filling. These taquitos are freezer friendly for quick dinners! The whole family will love them!

One Pot Creamy Chicken Tomato Tortellini Soup

Photo Credit: www.sweetteaandthyme.com

This easy, one-pot, rich and comforting creamy chicken tomato tortellini soup is full of hearty goodness. Cheese tortellini and cooked shredded chicken are coated in a tomato-cream sauce full of herbs and fresh parmesan cheese!

Pesto Chicken Zoodle Bowl

Photo Credit: www.hotpankitchen.com

Need a simple weekday lunch or dinner option that is easy and healthy? This Pesto Chicken Zoodle Bowl recipe, made with zucchini noodles, is gluten free and Whole30 when made with compliant pesto.

One Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

Photo Credit: www.chefnotrequired.com

This recipe is quick because it uses some shortcuts…if you have some leftover rotisserie chicken or roast chicken, then this is the dish for you.

Asian Style Leftover Chicken Soup

Photo Credit: www.krumpli.co.uk

Nothing could be simpler than this Asian Style Leftover Chicken Soup made with leftover roast chicken and a host of Asian flavours and a punch of chili!

Curried Butternut Squash, Lentil, and Chicken Stew

Photo Credit: www.panningtheglobe.com

This Curried Butternut Squash, lentil and Chicken Stew is a warm and comforting one-pot dinner. Plus it’s low-fat, dairy-free, gluten-free and absolutely delicious!

Easy leftover chicken recipes

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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  1. Kita says

    April 26, 2019 at 9:26 am

    Chicken Pasta Salad looking great will surely try it and let you know the results
    btw thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Marisa F. Stewart says

    April 6, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      April 19, 2019 at 11:12 pm

      I agree with you! We always have rotisserie chicken, it’s such a lifesaver when we’re too lazy to cook anything.

      Reply
  3. Denise Wright says

    April 4, 2019 at 6:39 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov says

    April 3, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Everything in these recipes are delicious and the look is awesome. Love all of it.

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  5. Gloria says

    April 3, 2019 at 10:24 am

    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.

    Reply
  6. Lois Christensen says

    April 3, 2019 at 8:33 am

    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.

    Reply
  7. Dawn says

    April 1, 2019 at 10:22 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    April 1, 2019 at 2:43 am

    So many delicious recipes here. I want to try them all. Thank you!

    Reply

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