50 Leftover Chicken Recipes You’ll Want to Eat

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50 Leftover Chicken Recipes You’ll Want to Eat1/50 Creamy Chicken Enchiladas 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter has the best sour cream and cream cheese chicken enchiladas recipe I’ve ever tried. She brought 10 pans of it to my wedding reception and they were the biggest hit of all the food. So many guests wanted the recipe, we sent it out with our Christmas cards. —Pat Coffee, Kingston, Washington One of

This family-favorite BBQ chicken sandwich filling

our most popular chicken dinners ever, these creamy enchiladas are easy to make at home. Layer a 13×9-inch pan with tortillas stuffed with leftover chicken, cream cheese and spices, then pour over a quick enchilada sauce. Feel free to add or subtract chiles, or vegetables like chopped peppers or corn. 2/50 BBQ Chicken Sandwiches 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Barbecue Chicken Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With four small children at home, I need quick yet filling meals. This family-favorite BBQ chicken sandwich filling

is a cinch to make

is a cinch to make. For a spicier taste, eliminate the ketchup and increase the amount of salsa to 1 cup. —Leticia Lewis, Kennewick, Washington Leftover chicken is a natural fit for sandwiches. These saucy sammies are so easy to toss together, even though they use a homemade sauce (though you can swap in one of our favorite store-bought BBQ sauces). Serve with a quick side of canned or frozen corn. 3/50 Quick Chicken and Dumplings 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using

It’s the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights

precooked chicken and ready-made biscuits, this hearty dish is comfort food made simple. It’s the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights. —Lakeya Astwood, Schenectady, New York Rather than making dumplings from scratch, this recipe calls for a quick substitute: frozen biscuits. The buttery, savory biscuits soften as they soak up the sauce, giving them a squishy, dumpling-like texture (and plenty of flavors). 4/50 Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Mac and Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I’ve been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years

Creator: I’ve been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate side dish! —Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon This hearty mac and cheese recipe is a cozy dinner on a cool night. Adding cubed chicken and bacon to the creamy noodles transforms the bowl from a kid’s menu go-to to a grown-up treat. If you like to have green on the table, serve with a side salad or steamed broccoli. 5/50 Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Recipe photo

This dish always gets rave reviews!

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish always gets rave reviews! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy to assemble and gives it an extra boost in flavor. Sometimes I like to add smoked paprika to the sauce and a little seasoned salt to the bread crumbs. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida 6/50 Thai Peanut Chicken Casserole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Thai Peanut Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

—Katherine Wollgast, Troy, Missouri

the Recipe Creator: I used traditional pizza sauce and toppings in this recipe for years. After becoming a fan of Thai peanut chicken pizza, I decided to use those flavors instead. Serve this dish with stir-fried vegetables or a salad with sesame dressing for an easy, delicious meal. —Katherine Wollgast, Troy, Missouri This dinner recipe looks so impressive, layered with tasty, nutty sauce, chicken, mushrooms and veggies, but it’s incredibly easy to put together. The secret? Using leftover chicken, store-bought sauce and tubed biscuit dough. 7/50 Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup 110 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son

Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help to have dinner taken care of until I was back on my feet. This yummy dish is so simple to fix that now I give a pot of it (along with the recipe) to other new mothers. —Joanna Sargent, Sandy, Utah A great recipe to make for new parents (or anyone who needs a meal train), this chicken noodle soup is a classic. Though

it’s flavorful and creamy, it only calls for six ingredients plus water

it’s flavorful and creamy, it only calls for six ingredients plus water. 8/50 Nectarine Chicken Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful salad. The dressing is refreshingly tart. A neighbor shared the recipe years ago and I’ve passed it on many times. 9/50 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home

This is the best chicken potpie recipe!

Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California 10/50 Baked Egg Rolls 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Egg Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These egg rolls are low in fat but the crispiness

from baking will fool you into thinking they were fried!

from baking will fool you into thinking they were fried! —Barbara Lierman, Lyons, Nebraska These takeout-inspired crispy egg rolls are 100% restaurant-worthy, but they’re also quick to make in a home kitchen. The crispy shells are packed with fresh vegetables, and chopped leftover chicken gives them enough heft to be a main dish. As a bonus, they’re baked, not fried! 11/50 Garlicky Chicken Pizza 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tomatoes, olives and goat cheese really brighten up this white pizza. I like to

cook extra chicken for this recipe while making another meal

cook extra chicken for this recipe while making another meal. Just make sure the tomatoes are well drained to keep the crust nice and crispy. —Teri Otte, Cannon Falls, Minnesota Homemade pizza is surprisingly simple to make, especially if you use store-bought pie dough. Once you start topping your own pies—controlling the amount of sauce, cheese and toppings—you might never go back to delivery. Adding sliced or chopped leftover chicken is a nice protein that matches literally everything. 12/50 Chicken Tortilla Bake 68 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Our family would scrape the pan clean

Creator: Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean. Chicken, cheese and zippy green chiles are a mouthwatering mix. —Jerri Moror, Rio Rancho, New Mexico As delicious as individual burritos taste, they’re time-consuming to wrap one by one. This casserole makes it quick and easy to serve a crowd. Layer tortillas with green chiles, cheese, chicken and creamy sauce, bake and watch your eaters clean the pan. 13/50 BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BBQ Chicken and Apple Bread Pudding Recipe

—Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, bread pudding is the epitome of comfort food and it’s simply too good to reserve only for dessert. This sweet-and-savory twist on the classic is a delicious new way to enjoy an old favorite. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah This recipe pulls out all the creative stops! Savory toppings turn bread pudding into a totally acceptable dinner recipe. Swapping corn muffin mix for plain bread adds tons of flavor. Chicken and BBQ sauce are a hearty filling, while

cut-up apples add sweetness and crunch

cut-up apples add sweetness and crunch. 14/50 General Tso’s Stew 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved General Tso’s Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker makes this super easy, and you can use any meat you like. It’s wonderful with turkey, ground meats or leftover pork. —Lori McLain, Denton, Texas Tossing leftover chicken in a sauce instantly creates a new dinner. While tomato