Leftover chicken can be a great way to save money and time while still making delicious and nutritious meals. If you're looking for some interesting recipes to use up your leftovers, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll be looking at some of the best recipes for leftover chicken that you can easily make at home.
Taco-Style Chicken Fajitas
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. All you need to do is cut up some bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes into thin strips. Then, heat up some oil in a large skillet and add the vegetables. Cook them until they’re softened, then add the leftover chicken and some taco seasoning. Cook everything together for a few minutes and serve on warm tortillas with some sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Crispy Chicken Tenders
This is a great way to use up leftover chicken. All you need to do is cut the chicken into thin strips and season it with some salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Then, mix together some panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and some melted butter. Dip the chicken strips in the mixture and then bake them in the oven until they’re crispy and golden brown. Serve them with some ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Chicken Salad
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by shredding the chicken into small pieces. Then, mix together some mayonnaise, diced celery, and diced red onions. Add the shredded chicken and mix everything together. For extra flavor, you can also add some chopped apples, raisins, and toasted walnuts. Serve this salad on top of some greens or in a sandwich.
Chicken Quesadillas
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by heating up some oil in a skillet and add the chicken along with some diced bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Cook everything together for a few minutes, then remove the mixture from the pan. Place two tortillas on a plate and spread the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle some cheese over the top and fold the tortillas in half. Heat up a skillet and cook the quesadillas until they’re golden brown and the cheese is melted. Serve with some salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by cutting up some broccoli into small florets and then heat up some oil in a large skillet. Add the broccoli and cook for a few minutes. Then, add the leftover chicken and some soy sauce. Cook everything together for a few minutes and then serve over some cooked rice.
Chicken Fried Rice
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by cooking some white rice in a pot. Then, heat up some oil in a large skillet and add some diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook the vegetables for a few minutes and then add the cooked rice, leftover chicken, and some soy sauce. Cook everything together until the rice is heated through. Serve with some chopped scallions and a fried egg on top.
Chicken Enchiladas
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Then, mix together the cooked chicken, some green chilies, and some shredded cheese. Place a spoonful of the mixture on a warm tortilla and roll it up. Place the rolled up tortillas in a baking dish and top with some enchilada sauce and more shredded cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with some sour cream and salsa.
Chicken Pot Pie
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. Then, mix together some cooked chicken, diced carrots, peas, and corn. Place the mixture in a deep dish pie crust and top with another pie crust. Cut a few slits in the top to let the steam escape and bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite salad dressing.
Chicken Parmesan
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees. Then, cut the chicken into thin strips and season with some salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in some beaten eggs and then in a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Place the chicken on a greased baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown. Serve with some marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Chicken and Cheese Wraps
This is a great way to use up any leftover chicken you might have. Start by heating up a skillet and adding some diced bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Cook the vegetables until they’re softened, then add the cooked chicken and some shredded cheese. Cook everything together until the cheese is melted and then spoon the mixture onto a warm tortilla. Roll up the tortilla and serve with some salsa or your favorite dipping sauce.
