If you have leftover chicken sitting in the fridge, you’re already halfway to an easy meal.
Cooked chicken is incredibly versatile and can be turned into everything from comforting soups and hearty casseroles to quick pasta dishes, Mexican-inspired meals, and simple one pot dinners.
Whether you’re working with leftover chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or shredded rotisserie chicken, there are plenty of creative ways to transform leftovers into delicious new meals.
In this roundup of 50 easy recipes using leftover chicken, you’ll find quick dinner ideas, kid friendly lunches, and simple meals perfect for busy weeknights.
From creamy Alfredo pasta and cozy chicken soup to casseroles, crockpot recipes, BBQ chicken dishes, buffalo chicken dip, and meals with rice, noodles, tortillas, potatoes, and veggies like broccoli, these recipes make it easy to stretch leftovers into satisfying meals the whole family will love.
Leftover Chicken Recipes
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is an easy slow cooker penne recipe loaded with Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, breast chunks, cheddar, mozzarella and chopped green onions.
BBQ Chicken Dip is a delicious cold party dip recipe perfect for serving with Ritz Crackers. This flavourful dip is loaded with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce.
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken and loaded with BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar and mozzarella.
Doritos Mac and Cheese Casserole with Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that combines cheesy pasta, rotisserie chicken and Doritos nacho chips.
One Pot Chicken Noodle Casserole is a hearty stove top dinner recipe loaded with egg noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken and veggies, topped with cheese and crispy fried Wonton strips.
Dill Pickle Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious cold side dish recipe loaded with shredded chicken, diced dill pickles, mayo, ranch dressing and shredded cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Frito Pie is an easy casserole recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken and diced celery tossed in Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, all topped with Fritos corn chips and cheese.
Tomato Basil Chicken and Dumplings are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using tomato basil pasta sauce, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, basil pesto, shredded chicken and Pillsbury biscuits.
BBQ Chicken Crescent Rolls are an easy weeknight dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, diced red onions, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue sauce, shredded cheese and Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Doritos Chicken Pasta Salad is a tasty cold side dish recipe loaded with shredded chicken, chopped green onions, ranch dressing, salsa, shredded cheese and crumbled Doritos.
Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Bacon is a delicious dinner recipe loaded with bow tie pasta, shredded chicken and crumbled bacon all in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and baked with mozzarella on top.
Chicken Salad with Cranberries is an easy cold lunch or dinner recipe using canned chicken and loaded with dried cranberries, chopped green onions, pecan pieces and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a tasty side cold dish recipe loaded with chopped romaine, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, croutons, shredded mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese all tossed in a creamy garlic Parmesan dressing.
Chicken Taco Frito Pie is an easy weeknight dinner recipe made with shredded chicken tossed in salsa, taco seasoning and chili sauce and topped with cheese, Fritos corn chips, avocado dip, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy baked pasta dish loaded with shredded chicken, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese.
Easy Baked Chicken Quesadillas are a simple weeknight dinner recipe made with flour tortillas loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning, green peppers, red onions and cheese before baking in the oven.
Chicken a la King is an easy stove top chicken dinner recipe made with shredded chicken in a thick and creamy sauce loaded with onions, mushrooms, green peppers and pimentos, served over biscuits, rice or pasta.
Ritz Chicken Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken, tossed in sour cream and cream of chicken soup and topped with crumbled Ritz crumbs.
Mexican Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner recipe loaded with Minute rice, shredded rotisserie chicken, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, sour cream and shredded cheese.
French Onion Chicken Casserole is a hearty casserole recipe loaded with shredded chicken, egg noodles, onion soup mix, cream of chicken soup, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and French's crispy fried onions.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious hot party dip recipe loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheese and Buffalo sauce.
Chicken Salad with Apples is tasty lunch or dinner recipe using shredded rotisserie chicken and loaded with mayo, celery, diced apples, pecans and shredded cheddar.
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a delicious baked pasta recipe loaded with ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, mozzarella and parmesan all in a creamy garlic sauce.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza is an easy dinner recipe using store bought pizza dough loaded with ranch dressing, chicken breast chunks, bacon, chopped green onions and shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a hearty chicken and rice casserole loaded with cream of chicken soup, cream of bacon soup, cheddar soup, ranch dressing mix, chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
Chicken Pillows are an easy dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken mixed with cream cheese, mayo, Italian seasoning, shredded cheese and green onions all baked inside Pillsbury crescent dough topped with buttery Ritz crumbs.
Chicken Taco Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner recipe using rotisserie chicken tossed with, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, cheddar soup and salsa all topped with crumbled tortilla chips and cheese.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a hearty creamy soup recipe loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen mixed vegetables.
Chicken Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty dish made with shredded potatoes, shredded rotisserie chicken, crumbled bacon, roasted red peppers, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream and cream of chicken soup.
White Chicken Enchiladas are delicious baked tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cream cheese and green chilis baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.
Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a hearty casserole recipe loaded with rotini pasta, shredded chicken and broccoli florets all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
Mini Chicken Pot Pies are an easy dinner recipe using precooked chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup and Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits.
Chicken Philly Sliders are delicious mini sandwiches on brioche dinner rolls loaded with shredded chicken, green bell peppers, onions and Provolone cheese.
Crack Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious baked pasta recipe with a creamy sauce and loaded with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo is an easy one dish meal made with cavatappi pasta, jarred alfredo sauce, condensed cream of bacon soup, chicken broth, chopped rotisserie chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a tasty lunch or dinner recipe using diced chicken, apples, chopped walnuts, celery and red onions all coated in a creamy mayo and sour cream based dressing.
BBQ Chicken Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with egg noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, diced red onions, corn, cream of chicken soup, barbecue sauce, cheese and French's crispy fried onions.
Sweet Corn Chicken Soup is a hearty soup recipe loaded with shredded chicken, corn kernels, cream style corn, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce and green onions all in a tasty broth.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a hearty casserole loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, grated parmesan cheese and chopped Pillsbury biscuits.
Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty dish loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped bacon, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, parmesan and mozzarella topped with tater tots baked until golden brown and crispy.
Chicken and Egg Noodles is a simple comfort food dish made with shredded rotisserie chicken, extra broad egg noodles, diced onion, cream of chicken soup and milk.
Crack Chicken Dip is a delicious baked dip loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Cobbler is a hearty dish loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and veggies all tossed in a mixture of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup and topped with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix.
Chicken and Bacon Rotini Alfredo is a rich and flavourful pasta recipe with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken and crispy bacon pieces.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sliders are a delicious mini sandwich recipe loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, provolone, mozzarella, cream cheese and Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce.
Cajun Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread is an easy dinner recipe loaded with chunks of rotisserie chicken, Cajun seasoning, creamy alfredo sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese all baked on top of a loaf of Italian bread spread with garlic butter.
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food mash-up: tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broccoli cheddar twist that'll warm your soul with every bite! This tasty combination of chicken and dumplings and broccoli cheddar soup is made with shredded rotisserie chicken, Pillsbury biscuits and broccoli florets all cooked in a thick and creamy broth and loaded with cheddar cheese.
Get ready to fall head over heels for this Crack Chicken Pot Pie with Crescent Rolls—where creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed goodness meets buttery, flaky perfection! This hearty dish is loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, green onions and cheddar cheese all in a creamy sauce and baked between two layers of Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Chicken Alfredo Pierogi Casserole is an easy but hearty dinner recipe that combines two beloved classic foods into one dish.
This creamy casserole is loaded with shredded rotisserie chicken, alfredo sauce, pierogies, mozzarella cheese and chopped bacon.
Chicken Alfredo Tacos are a fun and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Cheesy Blasted Stand N Stuff taco shells are stuffed with creamy linguine alfredo loaded with grilled chicken chunks, Rotel and mozzarella cheese.
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