Cooked/Leftover Chicken Ideas

Cooked chicken and a salsa-sour cream sauce are rolled up inside flour tortillas and baked in a casserole dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken and broccoli are baked with a rich mushroom sauce and topped with a layer of crunchy cornbread croutons

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Combine stuffing mix, cooked chicken, and broth and bake in muffin cups. For an added touch, drizzle some gravy over the top when serving.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Use up leftover cooked chicken in this simple casserole dish made with spiral pasta, mayo, mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A tasty kid-friendly casserole made with cooked chicken or turkey, mixed vegetables, chicken soup, and topped with tater tots. Grownup-friendly too.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Green chili adds a little heat; tomatoey-sour cream sauce with onion and garlic poured over top of the filled tortillas ties the whole dish together.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Try an Asian twist by adding cream of mushroom, chicken, chow mein noodles, and cashews to stir things up in the casserole world.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A down home, southern copycat casserole for you. Chopped, cooked chicken in a creamy sauce gets oven baked with a golden cornbread topping for a lovely layered...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This copycat recipe for the famous chicken enchiladas at El Torito uses cooked chicken and fire-roasted green chile enchilada sauce mixed with sour cream.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love buffalo wings with ranch dipping sauce? Try this version of chicken enchiladas that have the same great flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you have a crunchy craving, these chicken croquettes might just hit the spot. They're the perfect mixture of crispy and cozy, making them a great snack or dinner option.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

An upscale casserole made with long grain and wild rice, cooked chicken, pimento, parsley, and almonds.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Is it Tuesday? Either way, it's time for some tacos. Black beans and corn give the chicken plenty of support. And if you really want to take these tacos up a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Hungry for something new? Try this simple chicken curry with rice. It's quick, tasty, and full of flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Introduce your dinner table to the comfort and convenience of this make-ahead chicken casserole. Simply assemble, refrigerate, and bake when you're ready for a wholesome...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Dig into creamy layers of fresh broccoli and tender chicken cubes. Topped with melted cheddar and crispy breadcrumbs, this dish offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with French fried onions, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, water, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These croquettes are like chicken nuggets for grownups. They even have their own rich dipping sauce to make it a "happy meal".

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Creole shrimp and chicken definitely qualifies as comfort food, but this well-spiced bowl manages to do it without the mounds of butter and cheese that comfort favorites often...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

25 minutes from start to finish and this chicken and noodles dish will be on the table. For a little extra flavor, throw in a few pinches of cayenne or smoked paprika.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfect for a quick snack or a light meal. Tender chicken and creamy corn are baked inside a flaky puff pastry crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chicken enchiladas made from scratch using cooked chicken (great for using up leftovers), roasted red pepper, cream cheese, flour tortillas, and green enchilada sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cheap, tasty, and low-fat. This stew is as versatile as it is simple. You can switch up the salsa variety to change the flavor or throw toppings like cheese or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with frozen biscuits, mild cheddar cheese, butter, onion, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, pimiento

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with margarine, onion, celery, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, milk, chicken stock, white pepper, almonds, pimiento

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours