Leftover chicken recipes
Had a Sunday roast? Wondering what to do with that leftover chicken? We’ve got so many different 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.
If you want even more value from your bird, remember to make some homemade chicken stock from the bones, too.
And for next time, see all our chicken recipes.
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Chicken breast recipes
Chicken and courgette salad bowls
This summery chicken salad is full of fresh, bright flavour. If you happen to have leftover roast chicken knocking around,...
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...
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....
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...
Purse-friendly chicken recipes
Black bean and chicken burritos
Use leftover roast chicken to make these thrifty and delicious chicken burritos. These filling burritos are packed with black beans,...
Chicken salad recipes
Cobb salad with cashew cream dressing
This filling cobb salad is packed with gooey boiled eggs, crisp bacon and shredded chicken. Serve with the moreish cashew...
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 easy recipe is a dream...
Leftover chicken recipes
Chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta
Use up leftover chicken in this delicious chicken macaroni cheese with crispy pancetta and rosemary. Serve with a crisp green...
Omelette recipes
Roast chicken and asparagus soufflé omelette
This comforting, pillowy soufflé omelette combines leftover roast chicken and glorious spring asparagus into a tasty and thrifty meal for...
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 will perk up your...
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, plus you can make some easy...
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...
Leftover chicken recipes
Roast chicken, vegetable and noodle soup
This nourishing noodle soup is a brilliant way to use up leftover chicken from yesterday’s roast dinner. Make it in...
Leftover chicken recipes
Chicken and greens pilaf
Use leftover chicken in this quick and easy pilaf recipe made with brown rice, savoy cabbage, peas and almonds. Any...
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...
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...
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