Leftover chicken recipes
Had a Sunday roast? Wondering what to do with that tasty leftover meat? We’ve got so many different leftover chicken recipes to choose from including chicken and mushroom pies, pasta bakes, soups (including two lovely options for chicken noodle soup), easy chicken salads and more ideas. Whether you’re looking for a lunch or dinner idea, these recipes are about making the most of the bird.
Explore beyond the sandwich with our leftover chicken ideas, and make a lot out of a little meat. From hearty chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni to chicken and chorizo buns. Of course, a chicken noodle soup is always a comforting option on a cold day. But our leftover chicken recipes are also the chance to try something new and exciting, be that a chicken curry or a creamy gratin. Whatever you’re in the mood for, these dinner ideas are designed to breathe new life into your leftovers.
If you want even more value from your bird, make some homemade chicken stock from the bones, too, which you can freeze and enjoy in all sorts of meals. Plus you get to enjoy the glow of knowing you’ve made the most of the whole bird.
And for next time, see all our chicken recipes.
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Chicken breast recipes
Chicken and courgette salad bowls
A summery chicken and courgette salad that’s full of fresh, bright flavour. If you happen to have leftover roast chicken knocking around.
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Leftover chicken recipes
Freekeh, chicken and pomegranate salad
The beauty of this hearty chicken salad is that all you have to cook is the freekeh – a nutty grain with a pleasingly chewy texture.
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Picnic recipes
Chicken, leek and ham pasties
Use leftover chicken to make these budget-friendly chicken pasties. Think creamy chicken, leek and ham filling inside golden puff pastry.
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Leftover chicken recipes
Chicken and mango coconut curry
Possibly the quickest, tastiest chicken and coconut curry you’ll ever make. Fresh mango gives sweetness to the dish and offsets the chilli.
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Purse-friendly chicken recipes
Black bean and chicken burritos
Use leftover roast chicken to make these thrifty and delicious chicken burritos. They're packed with black beans, rice and guacamole.
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Chicken salad recipes
Cobb salad with cashew cream dressing
This filling cobb salad is packed with jammy boiled eggs, crisp bacon and shredded chicken. Serve with the moreish cashew cream dressing.
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15-minute meal recipes
Roast chicken, cheese and kimchi toastie
Transform a cheese toastie by adding roast chicken and kimchi. Oozy, melty and spicy, this recipe is a dream come true for your leftovers.
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Leftover chicken recipes
Chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta
Use leftover chicken in this delicious chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta and rosemary. Serve with green salad for an easy dinner.
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Omelette recipes
Roast chicken and asparagus soufflé omelette
This comforting, pillowy soufflé omelette combines leftover roast chicken and spring asparagus into a tasty and thrifty meal for one.
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Working from home lunch recipes
Coronation chicken on toast
Looking for quick and easy working from home lunch ideas? This tasty coronation chicken on toast recipe will perk up your working day.
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Chicken casserole recipes
Saffron chicken stew with greens and chickpeas
This oh-so-comforting saffron chicken stew is a great recipe to have in your locker as it takes just 30 minutes and includes easy swaps, too.
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Healthy chicken recipes
Mexican chicken and red rice burrito bowls
Use a few spare tortilla wraps and some leftover chicken to help make these filling and healthy Mexican chicken and rice burrito bowls.
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Leftover chicken recipes
Roast chicken, vegetable and noodle soup
This noodle soup is a brilliant way to use up leftover roast chicken. Make it in just 30 minutes, then serve with a crusty baguette.
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Chicken and greens pilaf
Use leftover chicken in this quick, easy and fragrant pilaf recipe made with brown rice, savoy cabbage, peas and almonds.
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Chicken pasta recipes
Chicken and mushroom pasta bake
A creamy chicken and mushroom pasta bake made all the speedier by using a ready-roast chicken. We love it! And you will too.
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Healthy chicken recipes
Mexican chicken and tortilla stew
We've used a ready-roast chicken to cut down the cooking time of this Mexican stew recipe while still ensuring high quality flavour.
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