Leftover chicken recipes

Learn to make this creamy, comforting risotto with our easy, step-by-step recipe – great for using up leftover chicken

Whip up this warming soup midweek – it's simple to make and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve with crusty bread and some parsley on the side, if you like

Toss chicken and bacon with ribbons of tagliatelle in a deliciously creamy sauce to make this easy pasta dish. Serve with a green salad for an easy supper

Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic yogurt. Best served with cheese scones

Make a classic coronation chicken filling to serve with jacket potatoes or in sandwiches and salads. It's an excellent way to use up leftover chicken after a roast

Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

Make these creamy chicken, leek and mushroom pies from scratch or use up leftover roast chicken and make a stock from the bones. They require a little extra effort, but they're worth it

Pack a pitta with chicken, salad and homemade caesar dressing for an easy lunch. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate and it's healthy too

This tasty pasta dish is a great way of using up your leftover chicken

Elevate a standard risotto to something out-of-this-world with a few tweaks. It’s great for using up leftover roast chicken. Finish with drops of truffle oil

Top leftover chicken and ready-made salsa with gooey melted cheddar cheese and tortilla chips for a no-fuss nibble to share with friends

Want to make the most of your leftover roast chicken? All you need is a pad Thai sauce and oodles of noodles to transform your chicken into something exciting

This recipe is easily doubled to serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken; if you have less, bump up the protein with a handful of cashews

These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Make this noodle salad using leftover chicken from our Chinese poached chicken & rice

Struggle to find dishes to cook that take very little time but the whole family will love? Look no further than these chicken and halloumi burgers

Roasted peppers, olives and paprika give this bake tons of flavour. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken too

Create a mouth-watering chicken soup with leftovers from your roast lunch

Use up leftover roast chicken in this green salad with peas, celery and avocado, herbs and a mustard dressing

Get the kids in the kitchen to help use up leftover cooked chicken in this hearty pie topped with slices of potato

For a healthy yet satisfying meal, try this dish eaten across China and Southeast Asia – and use the leftovers to make our cold chicken noodle salad for the next day

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

This quick and easy soup is the perfect lunchtime meal for kids - satisfying and healthy too

No ingredients to weigh, and works with leftover chicken or pork, too