Don't let that leftover chicken languish in the fridge, after you enjoy a delicious roast chicken or rotisserie.
That leftover meat is pure gold, and just what you need to spin one roast chicken into multiple crave-worthy dishes.
From casseroles, to salads, to hearty soups, we've got recipes here that the entire family is going to love.
1. Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe is a delicious comfort meal, that perfectly puts to use that leftover chicken!
One of our writers actually just tried this recipe, and she said it was an absolute hit with her whole family. Definitely an easy win!
Get the recipe here.
2. Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas
These Kimchi Chicken Quesadillas are filled with gochugaru-spiced chicken, kimchi and melted cheese, for a Korean twist on a Tex-Mex classic.
I just love a good fusion recipe, and this is a fun and easy one!
Get the recipe here.
3. Pesto Chicken Pizza
You just can't go wrong with pizza, especially when it comes to the kids!
Pre-made pizza dough makes this an easy weeknight favorite, that's quick to pull together and fun to eat.
Get the recipe here.
4. Leftover Chicken Pesto Sliders
Use that leftover chicken to create these moist and tasty cheesy pesto sliders the next day.
The pesto keeps the chicken from drying out, making these especially perfect for that breast meat. Everybody's going to love that warm, melty combination of chicken, cheese and pesto!
Get the recipe here.
5. Chicken Flautas
Rolled tortillas are filled with shredded chicken, savory spices, and melted cheese, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, in this delicious and fun-to-eat recipe.
Easier to make than they might look, these are such a fun way to turn that leftover chicken into your new favorite snack or appetizer!
Get the recipe here.
6. Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
These Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups are super easy to make, and a perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and cheesy.
Everyone is going to love the way flavors and textures come together in this fun little dish!
Get the recipe here.
7. Thai Crunch Salad (CPK Copycat)
This Thai Crunch Salad recipe was inspired by the delicious salad so many know and love, at California Pizza Kitchen.
It’s loaded with chicken, crunchy veggies and topped with a Thai peanut salad dressing and crispy wonton strips. All those different textures just really make this work, and it's bound to become a salad you'll want again and again!
Get the recipe here.
8. Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad
Here's a protein packed version of the classic Cobb salad, that turns that leftover chicken into a hearty second meal.
Layered with crisp lettuce, tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and all those other Cobb salad ingredients we adore, this is a fun and satisfying salad to eat!
Get the recipe here.
9. Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
This fast and easy Buffalo chicken rice bowl is a great go-to when you need a way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal.
That chicken is tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, paired with leftover rice and crispy vegetables, and then drizzled with a tangy dressing that pulls it all together.
Get the recipe here.
10. Leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole
This easy casserole combines leftover BBQ chicken with pasta, corn, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese. It's finished with a drizzle of BBQ Sauce, and a sprinkle of cilantro and chopped green onions.
This is one of those easy comfort dishes that will make the whole family love leftovers night.
Get the recipe here.
11. Leftover Chicken Curry
This leftover chicken curry is a perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken.
Not too hot and spicy, the flavors in this are just bright and warming. Everyone will enjoy this easy weeknight favorite.
Get the recipe here.
12. Creamy Leftover Chicken Soup with Noodles and Sage
It's hard to beat a good chicken soup, and the flavors in this one just make you want to curl up by the fire and be cozy!
That sage gives this a wonderful herbal scent that's reminiscent of a good sage stuffing, and the noodles give this a heartiness that turns this delicious soup into a satisfying meal.
Get the recipe here.
13. Thai Chicken Salad
Yes, we've got two versions of "Thai salad" in this recipe collection and they're both so deliciously different, you need them both in your repertoire!
Just look at the gorgeous colors and textures in that salad. This makes me wish I had leftover chicken in the fridge right now, just so I can make this heavenly salad!
Get the recipe here.
14. Chicken Carnitas Tacos
This easy recipe for chicken carnitas tacos is a great way to use up leftover or chicken!
The whole dinner comes together in less than 20 minutes, and it's sure to become a new easy favorite for taco Tuesday!
Get the recipe here.
15. Coconut Lime Soup with Thai Noodles
This delicious and warming soup is so flavorful and fragrant. Those lovely Thai noodles add welcome texture and substance, making this an easy meal that's perfect for those chilly evenings.
Get the recipe here.
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List of Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Nothing says summer like a steady supply of refreshing popsicles, and homemade are always the best!
We've gathered 21 of the best and easiest popsicle recipes, for an ultimate summer bucket list of popsicle recipes to try. From classic pudding pops, to bright fruity flavors, and some unexpected twists that might become new favorites--there are popsicles here that everyone will love!
21 Grilling Recipes For the Summer Bucket List (No Burgers Allowed)
We love a good burger as much as the next food enthusiast, but there's a whole world of easy grilling recipes out there that doesn't get served up on a bun.
Don't get trapped in the burger rut this summer, when you can just as easily wow your family with finger-licking grilled chicken skewers, glorious tacos, smoky and succulent salmon, and even pizza!
Here are recipes for all these easy grilling favorites, and so many more!
Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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