21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Chicken (2024)

Published: May 6, 2020 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Marianne Rogerson · This post may contain affiliate links.

These 21 easy leftover chicken recipes will give you some great ideas of what to make with leftover roast chicken or a supermarket rotisserie chicken.

21 Easy Recipes for Leftover Chicken (1)

Cooking roast chicken is such an economical way to feed a family, particularly as there are so many delicious recipes for leftover roasted chicken that you can use.

We eat a lot of roast chicken in our house so I am always looking for leftover chicken ideas. Some of our favorite dishes to make in our house are Leftover Chicken Curry, Leftover Chicken Chili, Leftover Chicken Soup and Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake.

But there are so many other incredible looking leftover roast chicken recipes out there that I haven't even thought of.

So I decided to crowdsource amongst my fellow food bloggers and asked them to share their favorite ways of using leftover chicken. The result is this awesome selection of leftover chicken dishes, ranging from soups and salads to curries, chilis, casseroles and more.

So if you are looking for ideas on what to do with leftover roast chicken, read on.

Don't forget if you are making one of these leftover roasted chicken recipes, then you can also make a fantastic homemade chicken bone broth.

This is full of amazing nutrients for your family and is super easy to make. It is also so useful for using in all other recipes that ask for stock - I make up big batches of it and freeze it in usable portions for later.

So without further ado, I present you with 21 leftover cooked chicken recipes.

Leftover Chicken Recipes

Leftover Chicken Curry

A fabulous recipe to spice up leftover roast chicken. This easy chicken curry is packed full of flavor and is a great option for a homemade Indian meal.

Leftover Chicken Chili

Full of fabulous Mexican flavors, this leftover chicken chili is amazing served over nachos, in tacos or burritos or loaded on top of hot dogs.

Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake

With its rich tomato sauce and creamy cheese sauce, this leftover chicken pasta bake recipe is sure to become a real favorite with the whole family.

Leftover Chicken Soup

This warming and soothing leftover chicken soup is a great way to use up your leftover roast chicken for a hearty, healthy meal.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with shredded chicken, vegetables, tortilla strips and spices in a tasty tomato base.

Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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These bright and fresh spring rolls couldn’t be easier to make, and are the ultimate appetizer. This leftover chicken recipe is sure to wow everyone!

Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls

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These Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls are packed with fresh veggies and tender chicken. A spicy almond satay sauce adds a serious amount of Thai-style flavor!

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

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This low carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole is a deliciously filling casserole with just the right amount of kick. It's the perfect weeknight keto casserole that takes little effort to make.

Pesto Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Bake

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This Low Carb Pesto Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Casserole is topped with mozzarella and tomatoes and is unbelievably delicious! An easy one-dish weeknight dinner using leftover roast chicken.

Moroccan chicken stew with cinnamon-orange couscous

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This moroccan stew uses leftover chicken, along with cinnamon, orange, and raisins. Easy to make and leftovers heat up really well too.

Easy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Transform that chicken into these simple and spicy Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers. This recipe for leftover roast chicken whips up in no time and has a nice kick the whole family will love!

Leftover Chicken Soup with Noodles and Chilli

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This leftover chicken soup is loaded with takeaway flavours and a nice bit of chilli. It takes just 15-20 minutes to make and adds a little bit of international flair to using up leftovers.

Taquitos with Spicy Chicken & Cheese

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These chicken taquitos are made of shredded spicy chicken and cheese all wrapped in a flour tortilla then oven baked until crispy. Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo.

Chicken Orzo Soup

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This easy chicken orzo soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for cold nights. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, and they come together in less than 30 minutes all in one pot.

Chicken Wing Dip

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This deliciously cheesy, oh so delish Chicken Wing Dip tastes just like the famous Buffalo staple. Goes great with celery and carrots along with your favorite dippers.

Warm Pomegranate Chicken Salad with Grains & Feta

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This Warm Pomegranate Chicken Salad with Grains & Feta is packed to the brim with satisfying and hearty textures, colors, and flavors! You’ll want this exciting leftover chicken salad on repeat all season long.

Chicken Fried Rice

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This chicken fried rice is such a great recipe for using up leftover scraps of chicken from your roast chicken dinner.

Tuscan Chicken Soup

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This hearty soup is packed with veggies and beans to warm up your belly! The broth is really flavorful, yet simple to prepare, and uses leftover cooked chicken too.

Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken and Lemongrass

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This super simple soup using leftover roasted chicken takes just 25 minutes to make. It’s perfect for any time of year when you want a quick dish!

Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad

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The crunch from the almonds and the slight sweetness from the cranberries is so good in this leftover roast chicken salad.

Easy, Cheesy BBQ Chicken Wraps

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Filled with bold flavors and a wonderfully melty-cheesy texture, these super-fast BBQ Chicken Wraps are loaded with the barbecue flavor and are ready in less than 10 minutes.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This creamy chicken and rice casserole is made with shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, and cream of chicken soup.

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Leftover Chicken Pasta Bake
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