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    18 Healthy Leftover Chicken Recipes

    Published: Oct 4, 2022 · Updated: Oct 3, 2022 by Neil 18 Comments

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    A collage of 18 healthy leftover chicken recipes with title "18 healthy leftover chicken recipes" written in the middle.

    Have leftover chicken? Then here's 18 healthy leftover chicken recipes to use up that surplus chicken for easy, quick, and delicious lunches and dinner!

    A collage of 18 healthy leftover chicken recipes with title "18 healthy leftover chicken recipes" written in the middle.

    Hey Folks, hope you enjoyed my last recipe, the leftover roast chicken soup one.

    When I was writing up that recipe it gave me an idea to make a roundup of my most popular healthy leftover chicken recipes.

    At the moment chicken is still reasonably priced in the shops.

    If you're like me and often roast a chicken on a Sunday for Sunday dinner you may have leftover chicken and wonder what to do with it?

    Well I've a whole load of recipes that are a great way to use up that leftover roast chicken. Listed below.

    These recipes help to make sure that nothing goes to waste from your leftover chicken.

    This is even more important nowadays in the light of everything increasing in price. These easy recipes will help you to save money!

    Also as there's nearly 600 recipes here for you to choose from, I made it simple by choosing our favourite leftover chicken recipes which we think will help you out the most.

    Some of the recipes below do actually cook chicken in the recipes.

    If you've got leftover chicken you can just omit that step in the recipe. Or add the cooked chicken at the end of cooking just to warm it up.

    Or if you don't have any leftover chicken then you can still use the recipe, you'll just have to follow the recipe and cook some!

    18 Healthy Leftover Chicken Recipes

    1. Best Chicken Corn Soup

    It takes just 15 minutes prep and 15 minutes cooking to serve this version of the authentic chinese chicken corn soup that you order from Chinese restaurants!

    Birds eye view of a bowl of best chicken corn soup served garnished with chopped coriander and a soup spoon in. Rest of soup in a saucepan at the top.
    Best Chicken Corn Soup
    Best chicken corn soup. An easy delicious budget version of the classic soup taking just 30 minutes to make. Made in one pot using frozen sweetcorn!
    Check out this recipe
    Birds eye view of a bowl of best chicken corn soup served garnished with chopped coriander and a soup spoon in. Rest of soup in a saucepan at the top.

    2. Easy Chicken Soup

    This easy chicken soup recipe is a great quick healthy meal to put together. Can be made with fresh chicken or leftover chicken.

    Two bowls of chicken soup with soup spoons in between.
    📋 Easy Chicken Soup
    Easy chicken soup is a great quick healthy budget meal. It's just a simple and easy to make delicious chicken soup recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    This easy chicken soup recipe is a great quick healthy meal to put together if you don't have the luxury of left over chicken lying about. It's made from just one chicken breast, leek, onion, rice and stock. It's as simple as that. It tastes absolutely delicious and its only 234 calories per serving!

    3. Simple Chicken And Vegetable Soup

    Simple chicken and vegetable soup. In this recipe fresh chicken is used but you can also make it with leftover chicken.

    A bowl of simple chicken and vegetable soup with a spoon in. Served with a slice of bread on the side.
    Simple Chicken and Vegetable Soup
    A simple chicken and vegetable soup. Tasty and satisfying for when you haven’t got the leftover Sunday roast to make it from.
    Check out this recipe
    Simple chicken and vegetable soup. Simple because it’s made with basic vegetables, a chicken breast and stock cubes.

    4. Leftover Roast Chicken Salad

    When it comes to a salad I like it to be as easy as possible to prepare as well as being a healthy option. Here I'm using chicken leftover from a Sunday roast.

    A plate of leftover roast chicken salad with a large mixing bowl of salad in the background and a serving spoon in between.
    Leftover Roast Chicken Salad
    Leftover roast chicken salad is a great way to use up any leftover chicken. This delicious and easy to make salad is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or packed lunch!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of leftover roast chicken salad with a large mixing bowl of salad in the background and a serving spoon in between.

    5. Leftover Chicken Macaroni Salad

    This tasty chicken macaroni salad is made with leftover roast chicken, macaroni and a low calorie mayonnaise base.

    A plate of leftover chicken macaroni salad. Rest of the salad in a serving bowl in the background. Salt and pepper cellars and cherry tomatoes in between.
    Leftover Chicken Macaroni Salad
    Leftover chicken macaroni salad. An easy to make delicious low-cost creamy pasta salad. Perfect as a busy weeknight meal or as a side!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of leftover chicken macaroni salad. Rest of the salad in a serving bowl in the background. Salt and pepper cellars and cherry tomatoes in between.

    6. Quick Healthy Chicken Salad

    For the chicken I use pre-cooked shop bought baked chicken chunks. You can normally find these in the cold meat section. Or you could use any leftover cooked chicken.

    A plate of quick healthy chicken salad in the foreground. A bowl with the rest of the salad in the background.
    Quick Healthy Chicken Salad
    Quick healthy chicken salad. An easy to make lower calorie salad. A perfect dinner for busy weeknights and ideal for lunchboxes too!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of quick healthy chicken salad in the foreground. A bowl with the rest of the salad in the background.

    7. Chicken Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad

    This chicken walnut and blue cheese salad just goes to prove that simple salads with simple dressings do not have to be boring.

    Two plates of chicken walnut and blue cheese salad one in front of the other with forks on and walnuts for decoration in between.
    Chicken Walnut And Blue Cheese Salad
    This chicken walnut and blue cheese salad has loads of flavour and a wonderful crunch to go with it too. It's perfect for a really quick and easy lunch or weeknight dinner option!
    Check out this recipe
    This chicken walnut and blue cheese salad has loads of flavour and a wonderful crunch to go with it too. It's perfect for a really quick and easy lunch or weeknight dinner option!

    8. Leftover Chicken Burgers

    Delicious leftover chicken burgers made from using up chicken meat from a leftover roast chicken.

    Three leftover chicken burgers in buns with iceberg lettuce and sliced tomatoes. All sitting on a bread board with condiments in the background.
    Leftover Chicken Burgers
    Leftover chicken burgers are a great way to use up any leftover cooked chicken. This easy, delicious and healthy recipe will help save you money too!
    Check out this recipe
    Three leftover chicken burgers in buns with iceberg lettuce and sliced tomatoes. All sitting on a bread board with condiments in the background.

    9. Quick Healthy Chicken Risotto

    Quick healthy chicken risotto is just the perfect comfort food to serve up for a weeknight dinner on those busy days.

    Birds eye view of a plate of quick healthy chicken risotto with a fork over the top. Basket of sliced garlic bread and salt and pepper cellars at the top.
    Quick Healthy Chicken Risotto
    This quick healthy chicken risotto recipe is a perfect easy meal made with chicken and mushrooms. It's a great way to use up any leftover chicken too!
    Check out this recipe
    Birds eye view of a plate of quick healthy chicken risotto with a fork over the top. Basket of sliced garlic bread and salt and pepper cellars at the top.

    10. Leftover Chicken Stir-Fry

    This chicken stir fry recipe a perfect quick healthy meal for two. But you can easily double up the quantities of the recipe to make a tasty family dinner for four!

    A plate of leftover chicken stir-fry with chopsticks on. A wok in the background.
    Leftover Chicken Stir-Fry
    Leftover chicken stir-fry. Use up that surplus chicken with this easy healthy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's ready in just 15 minutes too!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of leftover chicken stir-fry with chopsticks on. A wok in the background.

    11. Chicken Spaghetti Bake

    Folks this chicken spaghetti bake is the perfect casserole to feed all the family. It's stuffed full of healthy tender chunks of chicken, sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms.

    Chicken spaghetti bake in a large red stoneware dish with a serving spoon to the left. A bowl of salad in the background.
    Chicken Spaghetti Bake
    Chicken spaghetti bake is a perfect weeknight all in one meal. Spaghetti, chunks of chicken, peppers and onions all baked in a lower fat cheese sauce. It's just delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken spaghetti bake in a large red stoneware dish with a serving spoon to the left. A bowl of salad in the background.

    12. Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Bake

    When it comes to comfort food this honey mustard chicken pasta bake is a winner. It's easy to make and will feed a family of 4.

    Birds eye view of a cooked casserole dish of honey mustard chicken pasta bake with a serving spoon on top. With green beans and sweetcorn in a side dish.
    Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Bake
    Honey mustard chicken pasta bake is a delicious and easy to make family dinner. This 30-minute meal is perfect comfort food for busy weeknights!
    Check out this recipe
    Birds eye view of a cooked casserole dish of honey mustard chicken pasta bake with a serving spoon on top. With green beans and sweetcorn in a side dish.

    13. Chicken And Chorizo Pasta Bake

    This chicken and chorizo pasta bake is so comforting. It's baked in the oven in a delicious spicy tomato sauce and covered in melted cheese too!

    📋 Chicken and Chorizo Pasta Bake
    Chicken and chorizo pasta bake is a delicious, simple and quick to make family dinner recipe. This filling dinner can be on the table in just one hour!
    Check out this recipe
    Chicken and chorizo pasta bake with a serving spoon to the right and a bowl of side salad in the background.

    14. Easy Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake

    This easy chicken spinach pasta bake is winter comfort food at its best! It's just so tasty and packed full of flavour.

    Easy chicken spinach pasta bake removed from oven. Sitting on a slate with a serving spoon to the side. Bowl of side salad in the background.
    Easy Chicken Spinach Pasta Bake
    Easy chicken spinach pasta bake is a delicious family pasta bake. Made with a healthier low fat cheese sauce this quick healthy all in one meal can be on the table in less than an hour.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy chicken spinach pasta bake is a delicious family pasta bake. Made with a healthier low fat cheese sauce this quick healthy all in one meal can be on the table in less than an hour. Plus hiding the spinach is a perfect way to get kids to eat it!

    15. The Best Chicken And Sweetcorn Pasta Bake

    This chicken and sweetcorn pasta bake is a great recipe for busy weeknights. You'll get 6 portions out of this simple and delicious cheesy pasta bake and it'll be ready to serve in under an hour too.

    The best chicken and sweetcorn pasta bake served on a white plate with a side of peas beside and salt and pepper shaker behind.
    The Best Chicken and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake
    The best chicken and sweetcorn pasta bake is simply that. An easy, delicious and satisfying chicken pasta bake that all the family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    The best chicken and sweetcorn pasta bake served on a white plate with a side of peas beside and salt and pepper shaker behind.

    16. One Pot Mediterranean Chicken

    Here, I've combined chicken, tomatoes, courgette, red and green peppers and fresh basil to give you a great healthy family meal, just like what those folks in the Mediterranean eat.

    One pot Mediterranean chicken in a large casserole pot with a serving spoon in.
    📋 One Pot Mediterranean Chicken
    This is a delicious one pot Mediterranean chicken with all flavours of the Mediterranean.
    Check out this recipe
    One pot Mediterranean chicken is a delicious and fresh quick healthy meal all put together on the stove top. This tasty dish packed full of vegetables is only one hour away from your dinner table!

    17. Quick Healthy Chicken Stew

    This delicious, simple, healthy chicken stew can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour.  It's one of our favourite go-to recipes when its been a long hard day at work.

    A pot of healthy chicken stew in the background with a serving of the stew and a plate of potatoes as a side at the front.
    Quick Healthy Chicken Stew
    A delicious, simple, quick healthy chicken stew which can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour.
    Check out this recipe
    This delicious, simple, healthy chicken stew can be on the table for a family of four in just one hour. Made from kitchen store cupboard basics, it’s a perfect one pot recipe to satisfy even the hungriest of mouths.

    18. Slow Cooker Chicken And Chorizo

    This slow cooker chicken and chorizo is full of delicious Mediterranean flavours. It's the perfect hearty homely recipe for a weeknight meal. Simple to prepare, healthy and filling too.

    A plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with a fork to the side. Slow cooker in the background.
    Slow Cooker Chicken and Chorizo
    Slow cooker chicken and chorizo is the perfect winter warmer. This easy to make Spanish inspired dish will leave you feeling satisfied and make your kitchen smell great too!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of slow cooker chicken and chorizo served on a bed of rice with a fork to the side. Slow cooker in the background.

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      October 04, 2022 at 4:10 am

      Such a great collection of chicken recipes! Now I wish I had some roasted chicken leftover!
      angiesrecipes

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 04, 2022 at 5:43 am

        Thanks Angie. Yes, I hope people will find lots of great recipes here to use up that leftover roasted chicken and also help them to save money!

        Reply
    2. Val

      October 04, 2022 at 8:42 am

      Can your one pot Mediterranean chicken be frozen then reheated?

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 04, 2022 at 11:37 am

        Hi Val. Yes. It does tell you that in the actual recipe in the FAQ's section.

        Reply
    3. Linger, Kristy Murray

      October 04, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      Wow!! This is a fantastic collection of chicken recipes. I know where I'm headed when I need to use my leftover chicken now. Straight to this post. Thanks so much Neil.

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 04, 2022 at 6:22 pm

        I surprised myself Kristy with just how many chicken recipes I've done over the last 8 years!

        Reply
    4. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      October 04, 2022 at 11:57 pm

      Oh well those prices - don't even start! Lol We also love to cook a whole chicken or grill many chicken breasts and enjoy it throughout the week by adding into different dishes from salads and sandwiches to pasta. Saves lots of money and time! You've got many tasty ideas - I'm particularly into soup during the colder months!

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 05, 2022 at 5:27 am

        I won't start on about those prices either Ben! Glad you're onboard like me with your whole chicken cooking during the week. It does save money and it's delicious too isn't it?

        Reply
    5. Charlie DeSando

      October 05, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      I liked the Leftover Roast Chicken Salad, easy and right up my alley

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 05, 2022 at 3:18 pm

        Oh yes! That one is really delicious. There's something about cold roast chicken isn't there? Thanks for your comment Charlie!

        Reply
    6. Raymund | angsarap.net

      October 05, 2022 at 11:22 pm

      What a good roundup of soups, as a soup lover this is definitely a keeper

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 06, 2022 at 7:11 am

        Thanks Raymund. It seems to be a popular roundup of all my best recipes of soup, salad and for dinner to use up leftover chicken!

        Reply
    7. 2pots2cook

      October 14, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Great round up Neil! Still reasonable prices over here as well, hoping to remain that way.....

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 14, 2022 at 10:05 am

        Thanks! Let's hope prices don't go up any more too!

        Reply
    8. Sherry

      October 16, 2022 at 10:36 am

      leftover chicken is so useful in so many dishes. how delicious are these.

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 16, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you Sherry.

        Reply
    9. Sherry

      October 16, 2022 at 10:38 am

      chicken is a great protein, and leftover chook goes so well in so many dishes. Lots of good ideas here Neil.

      Reply
      • Neil

        October 16, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        Hopefully lots of different ideas for people to try out here Sherry. Thanks!

        Reply

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