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Cooked/Leftover Chicken Ideas

Cooked/Leftover Chicken Ideas

These recipes are a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. Budget tip: buy family size packages of chicken breasts. Cook all the chicken when you are making dinner and reserve the extra to use in these recipes. Simply chop or dice and you are ready to make dinner.



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recipe for slow cooker southwestern chicken stew

Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Stew

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

recipe for creamy chicken enchiladas verdes

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

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

recipe for chicken corn pastry

Chicken Corn Pastry

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


recipe for bill clinton's chicken enchiladas

Bill Clinton's Chicken Enchiladas

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for velveeta mexican chicken casserole

Velveeta Mexican Chicken Casserole

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

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recipe for slow cooker company chicken casserole

Slow Cooker Company Chicken Casserole

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

recipe for easy chicken and noodles

Easy Chicken and Noodles

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken scrapple

Chicken Scrapple

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for smothered chicken and vegetables

Smothered Chicken and Vegetables

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken divan

Slow Cooker Chicken Divan

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

recipe for chicken in a cloud

Chicken In A Cloud

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


recipe for chicken and barley casserole

Chicken and Barley Casserole

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

recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

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

recipe for slow cooker baked chicken hash

Slow Cooker Baked Chicken Hash

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for impossible italian chicken pie

Impossible Italian Chicken Pie

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

recipe for chicken and corn casserole

Chicken And Corn Casserole

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

recipe for slow cooker asian-style chicken and rice casserole

Slow Cooker Asian-Style Chicken And Rice Casserole

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


recipe for east coast chicken cobbler

East Coast Chicken Cobbler

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

recipe for chicken thermidor

Chicken Thermidor

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

recipe for slow cooker 3-cheese chicken and noodles

Slow Cooker 3-Cheese Chicken And Noodles

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


recipe for chicken spectacular

Chicken Spectacular

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

recipe for huntington chicken

Huntington Chicken

Made with cooked wide noodles, chicken stock or broth, butter, light cream, cooked chicken, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tuscan chicken cakes with tomato basil relish

Tuscan Chicken Cakes With Tomato Basil Relish

Made with roasted red peppers, red onion, olive oil, mixed salad greens, balsamic vinegar & oil dressing, mayonnaise, honey mustard, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken etouffee

Chicken Etouffee

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

recipe for chicken supreme with gravy

Chicken Supreme with Gravy

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

recipe for impossible chicken and broccoli pie

Impossible Chicken And Broccoli Pie

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


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken church casserole

Chicken Church Casserole

Made with milk, cooked chicken, elbow macaroni, sliced mushrooms, diced pimientos, green bell peppers, onions, condensed cream of celery soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken-stuffed green peppers

Chicken-Stuffed Green Peppers

Made with garlic, butter, cooked chicken, chicken broth, long grain brown and wild rice blend, celery, carrots, dried basil, dried thyme, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 15 minute chicken a la king

15 Minute Chicken a la King

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


recipe for chicken bonanza

Chicken Bonanza

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

recipe for chicken sandwich casserole

Chicken Sandwich Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, white bread, chicken breast, celery, onion, eggs, mayonnaise, milk, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for friendship chicken

Friendship Chicken

Made with salted cashews, chicken breasts, chop suey vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, water chestnuts, celery, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, lemon juice, green onions, crunchy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

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

recipe for chicken crepes with asparagus and mushrooms

Chicken Crepes with Asparagus and Mushrooms

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

recipe for aztec chicken casserole

Aztec Chicken Casserole

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skillet chicken, sausage, and rice

Skillet Chicken, Sausage, And Rice

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

recipe for white chicken enchilada casserole

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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

recipe for lower fat chicken stroganoff

Lower Fat Chicken Stroganoff

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


recipe for zucchini, chicken & stuffing casserole

Zucchini, Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

Made with chicken breasts, zucchini, butter or margarine, onions, stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, carrots, cheese

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chilaquilas

Chilaquilas

Made with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, Mexican salsa, green or red pepper, cooked beef or chicken, black olives, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crescent chicken bundles

Crescent Chicken Bundles

Made with crushed seasoned stuffing croutons, cream cheese, butter or margarine, chives, milk, salt, black pepper, cooked chicken, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken casserole with cornbread crust

Chicken Casserole With Cornbread Crust

Made with cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, cornbread, eggs, milk, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, garlic salt, broccoli, noodles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy mushroom chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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

recipe for slow cooker brown rice and chicken

Slow Cooker Brown Rice And Chicken

Made with almonds, chicken broth, chicken, onions, celery, brown rice, white wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken pilaf

Slow Cooker Chicken Pilaf

Made with green bell pepper, onion, black olives, celery, almonds, margarine or butter, garlic, ground allspice, curry powder, ground turmeric

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken corn bread casserole

Chicken Corn Bread Casserole

Made with chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, corn bread, green bell pepper, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy chicken loaf

Easy Chicken Loaf

Made with lemon, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, cooked chicken, green pepper, celery, onion, soft bread crumbs, salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for french onion chicken casserole

French Onion Chicken Casserole

Made with cooked chicken, chicken flavor stuffing mix, French onion dip, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

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

recipe for chicken enchiladas in green mole sauce

Chicken Enchiladas In Green Mole Sauce

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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