Cooked/Leftover Chicken Ideas

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 chicken, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn tortillas, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tortilla chips, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken, onion, bell pepper, oil, Velveeta cheese, stewed tomatoes, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cooked chicken, egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with noodles, pasta, or rice, lemon juice, curry powder, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, flour, onion, cooked chicken, celery, frozen broccoli spears

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, onion, thyme, sage, ground cloves, paprika, butter, chicken stock, cornmeal, cooked chicken

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, milk, biscuit baking mix, Parmesan cheese, cut-up cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, tomato paste

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chicken, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, Monterey jack cheese, chicken broth, celery, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Parmesan...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Even picky eaters love this simple crock pot casserole. Egg noodles, chicken, vegetables, are cooked in a creamy, buttery cheese sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, cooked chicken, cream of celery soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, milk, cooked chicken, frozen broccoli, carrot, dried cranberries, sour cream, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shallots, onion, all-purpose flour, chicken bouillon granules, half-and-half, cooked chicken or turkey, dry white wine or chicken broth, dried tarragon, white bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, salt, pepper and garlic, biscuit baking mix, frozen broccoli, fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, chicken, onion, eggs


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, green chiles, cumin, salt, whole kernel corn, chicken, ripe olives, cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with almonds, rice, butter or margarine, chicken broth, cut-up cooked chicken, mushrooms, soy sauce, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sour cream, spinach noodles, onion, mushrooms, skim milk, garlic powder, black pepper, dried thyme, cream of chicken soup, cooked chicken breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with seasoned dry breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, whole kernel corn, Parmesan cheese, cooked chicken or turkey

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, celery, mayonnaise, onion, cooked chicken, wild rice, sliced pimentos, French-style green beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, French-fried onions, fresh parsley, salt, cooked chicken or turkey, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chicken gravy, poultry seasoning, chicken, onions, potatoes, carrots, salt, fresh parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, garlic, margarine, flour, chopped, cooked chicken breast, water, chicken bouillon, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chicken broth, green onions, paprika, salt, poblano peppers, almonds, cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mushrooms, cooked chicken, medium dry sherry, thin asparagus, all-purpose flour, salt, grated nutmeg, whole milk, large egg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, butter or margarine, celery, milk, salt, marjoram, Idaho potatoes, onion, flour, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with evaporated milk, black pepper, salt, mushrooms, chicken, butter, onion, flour, broccoli spears, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onions, butter or margarine, white bread, ground sage, salt, baking powder, black pepper, eggs, milk, cooked chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with tomato, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken, green bell pepper, onion, flour tortillas, crushed red pepper, paprika, cumin

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with boneless chicken breast, corn, green chile peppers, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, sour cream, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, boneless skinless chicken breasts, zucchini, tomatoes, dried basil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cooked rice, salt and pepper, Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, pinto beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, onion, picante sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a comforting meal? This chicken and barley casserole blends tender chicken, barley, mushrooms, and almonds into a delicious, one-dish dinner. Pure comfort.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, butter, boneless skinless chicken breasts, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, refrigerated...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, basil, chicken, bacon bits, tomatoes, mayonnaise, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, cheese, cooked chicken, frozen chopped spinach, salt, black pepper, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oregano, green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, oil, salt, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, chicken broth, paprika, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian sausage links, onion, green bell pepper, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Gruyere cheese, white wine, parsley, Tabasco sauce, mushrooms, frozen peas, chicken, pimiento, paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, stuffing mix, cooked chicken, mushroom pieces, margarine or butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white rice, pineapple chunks with juice, cooked chicken, onion, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, mashed potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, cooked chicken

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with jack cheese, chicken, onion, garlic, olive oil, cream of something soup, milk, diced chilies, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salsa, black olives, cooked, chopped chicken, cream of chicken soup, green chili salsa, quick cooking tapioca, onion, cheese, corn tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sherry or white wine, mushroom soup mix, chicken gravy mix, water, milk, cooked, diced chicken, pimento, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, poultry seasoning, cream cheese, cottage cheese, onion, green bell pepper, parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes