Cooked/Leftover Chicken Ideas

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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 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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, butter, green onions, garlic, flour, salt, white wine or chicken broth, water chestnuts, sliced mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, rice, chicken, cheese, green bell peppers, pineapple tidbits, chow mein noodles, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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