Leftover chicken recipes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use up leftover chicken in this fruity, spicy sarnie - swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt in the lower-fat curried sauce

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

A healthy Asian-inspired dish ideal for an easy dinner. Use the leftovers to make our cold chicken noodle salad for the next day.

An easy, throw together salad that uses up leftover roast chicken. This wholesome dish is packed with crunchy vegetables to make up 2 of your 5-a-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

This thrifty Asian-inspired one-pot recipe uses up leftover rice and chicken, plus it contains child-friendly mild spice and plenty of vegetables