Hello, DIYers!

Leftover chicken often sits in the refrigerator, waiting to be transformed into something delicious. Whether it’s from last night’s dinner, a rotisserie chicken, or a batch cooked for meal prep, there are endless possibilities for turning that leftover poultry into mouthwatering meals. In fact, leftover chicken is a versatile ingredient that can be repurposed into everything from comforting soups and hearty salads to savory sandwiches and flavorful casseroles.

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a collection of 33 genius recipes to help you make the most of your leftover chicken. These recipes not only provide a delicious solution for using up excess poultry but also offer creative twists that will elevate your leftovers into something truly extraordinary. Whether you’re craving a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights or looking to impress guests with gourmet dishes, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to make every bite as satisfying as the first.

So don’t let that leftover chicken go to waste! Join us as we explore an array of inventive recipes that will breathe new life into your meals and have you eagerly anticipating the next batch of leftovers. From classic favorites to inventive culinary creations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this collection of leftover chicken recipes. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Yum!

Found Two Peas and Their Pod 

Creamy White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna 

This looks delicious!

Found Ahead of Thyme 

Crispy Leftover Chicken and Shells

Delicious!

Found Platter Talk 

Chicken Enchilada Roll-ups 

Try making this with your left-overs!

Found The Girl Who Ate Everything

Leftover Roast Chicken and Bacon Pasta

Try this!

Found Don’t Go Bacon My Heart 

White Chicken Chili 

Yummy! Try making this!

Found Once Upon a Chef 

Leftover Chicken Croquettes

Try these!

Found All Recipes 

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

This looks phenomenal! Give it a try!

Found The Pioneer Woman 

Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipe

Since your chicken is leftovers, this is so simple to throw together!

Found Insanely Goof Recipes 

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup 

This is brilliant!

Found Averie Cooks 

Green Chicken Enchiladas 

Tasty!

Found Damn Delicious 

Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants

This look so fancy!

Found The Pioneer Woman 

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

There’s nothing like a warm cup of delicious chicken noodle soup on a chilly day!

Found Two Healthy Kitchens 

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Doesn’t this sound delicious?!

Found Shibley’s Smiles 

Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

This is a filling and delicious meal!

Found Bunnys Warm Oven

Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

Delicious! Try this!

Found Little Broken 

Lemon Orzo Soup 

Yummy!

Found Ahead of Thyme 

Chicken Taquitos 

You can make these ahead of time!

Found The Pioneer Woman

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza 

Wow! This looks great!

Found Girl Heart Food 

French Onion Chicken Casserole

Found The Pioneer Woman 

Chicken Stuffed Peppers

This is easy and keto!

Found Key to my Lime 

Chicken Pot Pie Noodles

So yummy!

Found Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts 

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Give this a try!

Found Spicy Southern Kitchen 

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Nachos

Nachos are great ANYTIME!

Found Simply Delicious 

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Try this!

Found Ahead of Thyme 

Buffalo Chicken Pimento Cheese Pizza Bagels

This sounds incredible!

Found A Spicy Perspective

Chinese Chicken Salad

This is incredible!

Found Recipe Tin Eats 

Ultimate Chicken Salad 

Fabulous!

Found Downshiftology 

Easy Coconut Curry 

Give this a try!

Found Taste and Tell Blog 

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Don’t these look great?!

Found Little Sunny Kitchen

Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Try this!

Found The Pioneer Woman 

Chicken Spaghetti

Try this?

Found The Pioneer Woman 

Chicken Strawberry Salad 

Chicken strawberry salad is to die for! So tasty!

Found My Recipes