50 Quick and easy leftover chicken recipes

This is one of the tastiest curries that I have ever made and uses up leftover chicken and store cupboard essentials.

A perfect recipe for any fan of Mexican food, this one is perfect for you. It's creamy and spicy, the perfect combination.

If you want a spaghetti dish with a difference, read more on this delicious creamy chicken spaghetti,

I love the sound of these sliders, they sound delicious and would make the perfect packed lunch for on the go.

Flatbreads are my favourite type of bread and these BBQ chicken flatbreads sound delicious. The BBQ sauce is a great topping for this.

A perfect midweek meal for those who want to have a hearty meal, with minimal fuss. It is on of those easy leftover rotisserie chicken recipes.

Sometimes, a soup dish is the best meal you can have and this chicken noodle soup uses up some leftovers and makes the most of the ingredients you may have in the house.

For a quick midweek meal, this fried rice is quick and delicious.

An alternative to your usual pizza, this flatbread pizza makes the most of the combination of chicken and BBQ.

I have never made savoury crepes before but these sound so yummy and look great too. Using simple ingredients and leftover meats, make it a winner!

Butter chicken is a dish that the whole family can enjoy.

Another dish using up leftover rotisserie chicken, using your pressure cooker to save time and effort. This chicken soup will be perfect for lunch or as a main dish later in the day.

This easy casserole dish uses up all the leftovers but also some great veggies such as zucchini.

If you are looking for something a little different, why not check out these pesto chicken crepes? Fresh and zingy with a little tomato sauce to add to the flavour.

If you are looking for something a little different to a classic chicken salad, then this Vietnamese salad is perfect for you.

It is time for a chicken pot pie, this one combining sweetcorn and chicken, one of my favourite combinations!

I have never seen a rissole recipe in the past and these look and sound delicious.

For something a little different to use up your leftover chicken, check out this chicken muffin recipe.

With ranch dressing and cheese, this creamy filling makes a great midweek meal.

I great way to use up leftover chicken is to add it to your macaroni cheese, this is a great recipe to try out.

Adding chicken to a pasta bake is a great way to add protein to any dish and this pasta bake recipe sounds yummy.

Adding buffalo sauce to chicken and making quesadillas, is just a winner in my eyes!

This soup recipe is packed full of veggies and chicken. Great for a hearty dinner after a busy day,

Lemon chicken is a great combination for dinner and I have never tried it in soup before, but it sounds delicious.

These look gorgeous and are a great alternative to normal pizza.

Nachos make a great dinner option, especially midweek. I have never tried them with chicken before, so look forward to giving these a try, as I love tortilla chips!

Sometimes we need a little health reset, so this hearty chicken, lime and avocado soup will be a family favourite with lots of us.

I have just bought an air fryer recently, so I will be giving these a go soon. It used corn tortillas however I am sure they will work just as well as flour tortilla.

This pasta looks delicious and creamy sauce looks like a great addition to put with the leftover chicken.

If you are looking to use your leftover chicken for lunch, then look no further than this recipe. The peanut dressing sounds like an amazing addition.

Another great recipe for using up the chicken but on the BBQ. I have never tried stuffed peppers on the BBQ before, so they are one to try in the future.

Doritos are a popular addition to add into a dish, with many rising through social media over the last few months. This casserole looks a little different to others I have seen but looks delicious.

Chicken and dumplings, a marriage made in heaven. It is a great way to use up the chicken as it lends itself well to a stew or casserole and dumplings work together perfectly.

Another great pot pie recipe, fill it with your favourite veggies alongside the chicken for a family-winning dish.

These quesadillas are great for using up your chicken and the homemade taco seasoning makes the dish come together.

If you want to try nachos with a difference, why not try them out with this BBQ flavouring.

This pie would be great at Christmas using up those bits we have around the house at that time of the year.

If you are a fan of tacos, this leftover chicken taco soup is going to be a dish for you. Black beans and sweetcorn are the perfect match for the spices in this soup.

Pizza is always a popular choice in the family, so this chicken pizza would be popular in our house. It would make the great pizza night dish.

This classic combination of cranberry, pecan and chicken comes together perfectly for this recipe.

Tortellini with chicken, mushroom and spinach are the perfect combination for the autumn weather that has come back with a vengeance!

Chicken and cheese is not usually a combination I have very often, but I would like to give this a try as it looks delicious.

A theme of recipes for the leftover chicken is Mexican food, and it is clear to see why. Packed full of flavour, it makes the perfect lunch.

Lasagna is one of those dishes that I love but not so popular with my family. This recipe is right up my street!

How about using up the leftover chicken to make your own pasties, this blog post has a couple of suggestions for fillings.

Tater Tot's are becoming more and more popular and this casserole using up the leftover chicken is just a genius move.

Chicken and shrimp are a great combination and one a little different to what you might usually cook. Head over to check out the recipe and see for yourself.

Dumplings + Soup = Winner!

It is such a great combination, especially on the colder evenings as you get in from work.

I have never made a crispy pasta dish but this one looks delicious.

This rice recipe is something a little different to what I have had before but I think it would be popular in this house. With broccoli, cheese and chicken in the dish, it is a perfect combination.