Got leftover chicken? With these easy recipes, you can make delicious and easy dinners, cozy soups, and comforting casseroles without much effort.
One of my favorite recipes is making a whole chicken in the air fryer. Make juicy chicken that rivals rotisserie chicken in minutes. I love having it for dinner, but I love having leftovers even more (it’s also great for meal prep!). You can also make a week’s worth of easy chicken breast roasts. Cooked chicken has many uses.
From soups to casseroles and everything in between, I’ve gathered some of my favorite recipes for using up cooked chicken.
Table of Contents 7 Various Chicken Dishes 6 Chicken Soup 6 Chicken Casserole 12
7 assorted chicken dishes
chicken fried rice
This easy chicken fried rice is a one-pan favorite filled with leftover chicken, whatever veggies you have on hand, and fluffy rice.
Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Leftover tender chicken and creamy, dreamy orzo melt into a rich sun-dried tomato sauce for a restaurant-worthy dish without the fuss.
sheet pan quesadilla
The sheet pan quesadillas are crunchy, cheesy, and loaded with leftover chicken. This is an easy dinner that you can eat without using your hands.
chicken salad
This classic chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor, making leftover chicken the easiest lunch (or light dinner) of the week.
enchilada skillet
This enchilada skillet has all the bold, comforting flavors you need, without rolling or baking, and packed with saucy, cheesy, and leftover chicken.
easy chicken roll ups
These chicken roll-ups are cheesy, comforting, and super simple to wrap up leftover chicken for a quick-to-make dinner that everyone will love.
buffalo chicken dip
Warm and creamy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate party snack. It’s spicy, cheesy, and super easy to make with leftover chicken.
6 chicken soup
chicken wild rice soup
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup is hearty and comforting, with every spoonful filled with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and vegetables.
white lasagna soup
This healthy white lasagna soup recipe has all the richness of a traditional cream soup, but the base is made creamy with blended vegetables instead of heavy cream.
creamy chicken tortellini soup
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a cozy one-pot meal with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and rich broth.
chicken vegetable soup
Chicken Vegetable Soup is a healthy and comforting soup packed with leftover chicken and colorful vegetables in a simple, flavorful soup.
creamy chicken noodle soup
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting twist on a classic soup with plenty of noodles and leftover chicken.
chicken corn chowder
Chicken Corn Chowder is rich, creamy, and slightly sweet, and with leftover chicken and corn in it, it’s extremely satisfying.
12 chicken casseroles
chicken bacon ranch casserole
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of smoky bacon flavor. It’s an easy crowd pleaser on a weeknight.
poppy seed chicken
Poppyseed Chicken is an old-fashioned comfort classic whose creamy sauce and buttery topping make leftover chicken taste brand new.
chicken spaghetti
Chicken Spaghetti is cheesy, saucy, and kid-friendly, and turns leftover chicken into a cozy casserole that will have everyone coming back for more.
chicken pot pie casserole
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is stuffed with creamy chicken and vegetables beneath a golden butter topping.
chicken stuffing casserole
This Chicken Stuffed Casserole is a cozy, hassle-free dinner with leftover tender chicken in a creamy sauce and topped with a crunchy, buttery filling.
easy chicken noodle casserole
Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is creamy and hearty, perfect for busy nights, and comes together in no time with leftover chicken.
chicken broccoli casserole
Chicken Broccoli Casserole is a cheesy classic with tender broccoli and creamy sauce. Perfectly simple, satisfying, and family-friendly.
chicken and mushroom casserole
Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is a rich, comforting dish where flavorful mushrooms and a creamy sauce complement leftover chicken.
chicken alfredo bake
This Chicken Alfredo Bake is super creamy, cheesy, comforting, and transforms leftover chicken into the easiest pasta night.
buffalo chicken mac and cheese
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese is spicy, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness.
chicken parmesan casserole
Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a cheesy, saucy baked dinner with classic Italian flavors.
salsa chicken casserole
Salsa Chicken Casserole is tangy, cheesy, and super simple, with leftover chicken and salsa doing all the flavor-boosting heavy lifting.
