With spring weather quickly approaching, my mind has been racing with outdoor project ideas and all the time that I want to spend outside during the evenings… but what to do about dinner?
These Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes come to the rescue when you’re short on time (without sacrificing flavor!).
Utilizing the convenience of leftover chicken (like my delicious Air Fryer Whole Chicken) or a store-bought rotisserie chicken helps you to save time in the kitchen while still preparing a delicious meal. I call it working smarter, not harder!
With a little help from cooked chicken, these recipes are a hassle-free way of getting a tasty main course, appetizer or soup on the table in a hurry. Enjoy!
Main Courses
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Classic comfort food is made simple in this EASY Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie using canned biscuits and a few other shortcuts!
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole
All of the chicken Parmesan flavors you love in an easy and convenient casserole!
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
A simple, hearty and flavorful pasta salad that’s always a winner with Caesar lovers!
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
A delicious casserole utilizing the convenience of leftover shredded chicken. An easy dinner in 45 minutes!
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Chicken Bacon Alfredo Pizza
Pizza night has never been easier with this delicious Alfredo pizza utilizing the convenience of cooked chicken!
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BBQ Chicken and Black Bean Tacos
Using a few shortcuts, these zesty and flavorful tacos are on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Chicken Pesto Pizza
By utilizing the convenience of cooked chicken, prepared basil pesto and refrigerated pizza dough, this delicious pizza is ready in under 30 minutes!
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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
Classic comfort food is made simple in this easy, creamy and cheesy chicken tetrazzini that's prepared in one pot on the stovetop!
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Appetizers
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Dip
This easy appetizer is everything you love about chicken enchiladas, but in a creamy and cheesy dip!
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Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken slashes time in these zesty and delicious sliders!
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Buffalo Bacon Chicken Dip
By using leftover or pre-cooked chicken, this easy dip comes together in 30 minutes!
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Barbecue Chicken Nachos
By utilizing a store-bought rotisserie chicken and bacon recipe pieces, these delicious nachos come together in 15 minutes!
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Soups, Stews and Chili
White Chicken Chili
This creamy and comforting chili is on the table in less than 45 minutes!
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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
A creamy, comforting and satisfying soup utilizing the convenience of leftover or shredded rotisserie chicken. Ready in just 40 minutes!
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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
This cozy and comforting chicken noodle soup is on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Cajun Chicken Stew
By utilizing leftover cooked chicken and a packaged dirty rice mix, this comforting and hearty stew is on the table in just 40 minutes!
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Southwestern Chicken and Vegetable Soup
An easy, hearty and nutritious soup packed full of chicken, vegetables, black beans and southwestern seasonings.
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Kale, Chicken and White Bean Soup
A nutritious and comforting soup full of kale, white beans and chicken. On the table in less than 30 minutes!
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