Leftover chicken recipes

Had a roast? Wondering what to do with leftover chicken? We’ve got so many different recipes to choose from including chicken and mushroom pies, pasta bakes, soups (including two lovely options for chicken noodle soup), easy chicken salads and more.

And for next time, see all our chicken recipes.

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Roast chicken, vegetable and noodle soup

Roast chicken, vegetable and noodle soup

This nourishing noodle soup is a brilliant way to use up leftover chicken from yesterday’s...

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Chicken and greens pilaf

Chicken and greens pilaf

Use leftover chicken in this quick and easy pilaf recipe made with brown rice, savoy...

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Chicken and mushroom lattice-top pie

Chicken and mushroom lattice-top pie

The idea of combining a rich, meaty filling with a satisfying topping is one to...

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Chicken and mushroom pasta bake

Chicken and mushroom pasta bake

A creamy chicken and mushroom pasta bake made all the speedier by using a ready-roast...

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Mexican chicken and tortilla stew

Mexican chicken and tortilla stew

We’ve used a ready-roast chicken to cut down the cooking time of this Mexican stew...

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Spicy filo-topped chicken pie

Spicy filo-topped chicken pie

Use a ready-roast chicken, or leftover chicken from your Sunday roast, to make this easy...

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Warm satay chicken and rice salad

Warm satay chicken and rice salad

If you’re a fan of peanut butter than you’ll love this warm chicken salad drizzled...

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Chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup

You can make this nourishing, cure-everything chicken soup recipe with leftover chicken or turkey. Most...

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Baked chicken, mushroom and thyme brown rice risotto

Baked chicken, mushroom and thyme brown rice risotto

Who has the time to stir risotto these days? Simply combine the ingredients and the...

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Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni

Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni

Use up leftover roast chicken in this comforting cannelloni recipe with spinach and ricotta. The...

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Turkish lentils with chicken and carrots

Turkish lentils with chicken and carrots

Use leftover roast chicken in this speedy lentil recipe for two people. With fresh herbs,...

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Sweet potato, chicken and ginger soup

Sweet potato, chicken and ginger soup

A hearty soup recipe made with leftover roast chicken and sweet potatoes. It’s freezable, so...

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Vietnamese chicken salad

Vietnamese chicken salad

25 minutes is all you need for this healthy and oh-so-satisfying midweek meal made with...

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Chunky lentil, chicken and tomato broth

Chunky lentil, chicken and tomato broth

This gluten-free soup recipe is packed with hearty lentils and topped with a dollop of...

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Leftover chicken quesadillas

Leftover chicken quesadillas

This quesadilla recipe is a great way of using up leftover roast chicken and makes...

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Chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup is one of our Top 10 comfort foods and it’s low-cal. Because...

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Chicken and chorizo buns

Chicken and chorizo buns

These savoury buns are made by stuffing sweetened dough with a chicken and chorizo filling...

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Asian-style chicken soup

Asian-style chicken soup

This chicken noodle soup recipe is made using storecupboard ingredients – making it perfect for...

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Spiced chicken pilaf with mint yogurt

Spiced chicken pilaf with mint yogurt

A fragrant one-pot recipe using leftover chicken, rice and Moroccan spices, served with a cooling...

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Chicken, goat’s cheese and wild garlic cannelloni

Chicken, goat’s cheese and wild garlic cannelloni

A lovely, comforting cannelloni recipe using poached chicken, goat’s cheese and the springtime star, wild...

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Creamy chicken pot pies

Creamy chicken pot pies

Use leftover roast chicken to make this cheap and comforting pot pie recipe.

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Chicken and broccoli pie

Chicken and broccoli pie

Got some leftovers from your roast chicken? Use them up in this creamy, comforting pie...

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Coronation chicken with mango and lime

Coronation chicken with mango and lime

Coronation chicken is always a winner at picnics and buffets. We’ve added mango and lime...

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Chicken tartiflette

Chicken tartiflette

This indulgent French chicken tartiflette recipe is a real winter warmer. Don’t save it for...

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