35 Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

Recipe: Creamy Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Collard Greens

This soup is the whole package: easy, tasty, and healthy. (That pinch of heavy cream is totally justified.) 

Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas

These are our easiest enchiladas ever—it calls for no filling and no rolling. Using leftover chicken is just the cherry on top. 

Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta

This recipe only takes—wait for it—20 minutes. Blistered tomatoes, pesto sauce, and torn chunks of mozzerella instantly dress up your simple chicken pasta. 

Recipe: Chicken Bog

This old-fashioned recipe is a family favorite. You won't get much better than a delicious pot full of chicken and rice. 

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Two of the South’s favorite casseroles, king ranch chicken and macaroni-and-cheese, just came together in the ultimate skillet dinner. You're welcome. 

Recipe: White Lightning Chicken Chili

It's all there in the name: This classic chili only takes 30 minutes to prepare. 

Recipe: Whole-Grain Panzanella

Two kinds with whole-grain croutons, fresh veggies, and shredded chicken come together for this quick and hearty take on panzanella.

Recipe: Quick Chicken and Barley Stew

Packed with good-for-you vegetables and whole grains, this chicken stew is a no-brainer. 

Recipe: Chicken and Fontina Panini

Crusty on the outside, gooey on the inside, this sandwich doesn't mess around. 

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Take the easiest-ever route—you won't regret it. Rotisserie chicken, store-bought sauces, and pre-shredded cheese make this chicken casserole too perfect for busy weeknights. 

Recipe: Southwest Chicken Tortillas

Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot better with these easy Tex-Mex tortillas. 

Recipe: Clementine-and-Collard Greens Salad

This sunny salad makes an easy lunch option, using sweet clementines and leftover rotisserie. 

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

This chicken pot pie is topped with biscuits made with sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chives. 

Recipe: Heavenly Chicken Lasagna

We call it "heavenly" for a reason. This chicken lasagna is so cheesy and delicious, you’ll forget about all of the other lasagna recipes in your recipe box. 

Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Enter: your new favorite lunch recipe. This hoagie holds our heart. 

Recipe: Stovetop Chicken Pot Pie

This easier version of chicken pot pie is a weeknight savior. Simply bake buttermilk biscuits, and cover them generously with this creamy mixture of chopped chicken and whatever frozen veggies you prefer.

Recipe: Chicken Noodle Bowl with Peanut-Ginger Sauce

Have this at-home version of Thai peanut sauce under your sleeve, and it'll spice up any boring weeknight. 

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken

The slow-cooker version of traditional King Ranch Chicken casserole is the easiest decision you'll make all day. 

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato and Chicken Toss

This fresh salad brings out the best in your summer tomatoes. Add some crusty bread for a satisfying meal. 

Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Collard Green Enchiladas

This enchilada bake is packed to the brim with flavorful ingredients. Fresh collards, shredded chicken, and chile sauce handle most of the work. 

Recipe: Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This chicken salad gets a tropical twist from a touch of jalapeño, lime zest, and honey. Wrapped in tender butter lettuce and garnished with cashews for crunch, these lettuce wraps deserve to be a lunchtime staple. 

Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Just a glance at this colorful, hearty pasta bake should tell you one thing: It's ready to be your new weeknight warrior. The casserole calls for cheese-filled tortellini, fresh broccoli, and chicken (which, yes, can be leftover shredded rotisserie chicken). 

Recipe: Couscous Pilaf with Roasted Carrots, Chicken, and Feta

This will be your most memorable one-bowl meal. Flavored with golden raisins, toasted almonds, and a simple lemon-brown butter sauce, this couscous pilaf is a delicious way to start any week. 

Recipes: Chicken and Herbed Cornmeal Dumplings

These tender cornmeal dumplings are really something special. 

Recipe: Creamy Ham-and-Chicken Medley 

A medley means your meal will be far from boring. Using leftovers, this recipe comes together into a creamy plate of goodness. 

Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry

This stir-fry only takes ten minutes. We repeat: Ten. Minutes. Need we say more? 
 

Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

This fresh skillet recipe gives our old-fashioned chicken pot pie a run for its money. To use leftover shredded chicken, just skip ahead to Step 4. 

Recipe: Chicken Chili

We like to think of this recipe as a fresher alternative to a traditional beef chili. 

Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Summer Veggies and Smoked Chicken

Thin, whole-wheat pizza dough won't leave you with any guilt, and neither will your grocery bill. Use leftover chicken and veggies to make this grilled pizza. 

Recipe: Chicken-Quinoa Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

We came for the perfect lunch salad, and we stayed for the amazing Green Goddess Dressing. This salad is deliciously dynamic with protein-rich quinoa, shredded chicken, tender butter lettuce, and a tangy herbed dressing. 

Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad

Come and get it—while it's hot! This special baked version of Southern chicken salad will knock your socks off. 

Recipe: Tarragon Chicken Salad

Even if you already have a go-to chicken salad recipe, this one is worth a try. We dressed up classic chicken salad with lemon and tarragon. 

Recipe: Kale and Sweet Potato Salad with Chicken 

Say hello to the perfect use of your extra grilled or baked chicken breast. Roasted sweet potatoes and candied pecans make this salad tasty and satisfying. 

Recipe: Chicken-and-Squash Casserole

There's always room for one more creamy casserole in the mix. Make it this one.