25 Leftover Chicken Recipes

Got leftover chicken? These easy recipes turn it into quick dinners, cozy soups, and comforting casseroles with no extra fuss, just big flavor.

One of my favorite recipes is my air fryer whole chicken. It makes juicy chicken that will rival any rotisserie chicken and only takes a few minutes of prep. As much as I love it for dinner, I love it even more for the leftovers it gives (it also makes great meal prep!). You could also make some simple baked chicken breasts for the week, there are so many uses for that cooked chicken!

From soups to casseroles to everything in between, here are a collection of some of my favorite recipes to use up cooked chicken.

7 Versatile Chicken Dishes

Chicken Fried Rice

This easy chicken fried rice is a quick one-pan favorite loaded with veggies, fluffy rice, and savory sauce—perfect for using up leftover chicken!

Marry Me Chicken Orzo

Tender leftover chicken and creamy, dreamy orzo come together in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce that tastes restaurant-worthy with hardly any effort.

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Sheet pan quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and packed with leftover chicken—an easy hands-off dinner that feeds a crowd fast.

Chicken Salad

This classic chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor, making leftover chicken the easiest lunch (or light dinner) of the week.

Enchilada Skillet

This enchilada skillet has all the bold, cozy flavors you love—saucy, cheesy, and loaded with leftover chicken—without the rolling and baking.

Easy Chicken Roll Ups

These chicken roll ups are cheesy, comforting, and so simple, wrapping leftover chicken in a quick-to-make dinner everyone loves.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Warm, creamy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate party snack—spicy, cheesy, and made extra easy with leftover chicken.

6 Chicken Soups

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Creamy chicken wild rice soup is hearty and cozy, filled with tender chicken, earthy wild rice, and veggies in every spoonful.

White Lasagna Soup

This white lasagna soup recipe has all the richness of a traditional creamed soup, but the base is made creamy with blended vegetables instead of heavy cream.

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Creamy chicken tortellini soup is a cozy one-pot meal with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich broth.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Chicken vegetable soup is wholesome and cozy, brimming with leftover chicken and colorful veggies in a simple, flavorful broth.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy chicken noodle soup is a comforting twist on the classic, with tender noodles, leftover chicken, and a rich, silky base.

Chicken Corn Chowder

Chicken corn chowder is thick, creamy, and slightly sweet, with leftover chicken and corn making it extra satisfying.

12 Chicken Casseroles

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

This chicken bacon ranch casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky bacon flavor—an easy weeknight crowd-pleaser.

Poppy Seed Chicken

Poppy seed chicken is an old-school comfort classic with a creamy sauce and buttery topping that makes leftover chicken taste brand new.

Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti is cheesy, saucy, and kid-friendly, turning leftover chicken into a cozy casserole everyone goes back for.

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Chicken pot pie casserole is packed with creamy chicken and veggies under a golden, buttery topping—comfort food made simple.

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

This chicken stuffing casserole is a cozy, no-fuss dinner with tender leftover chicken in a creamy sauce topped with crisp, buttery stuffing.

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Easy chicken noodle casserole is creamy, hearty, and perfect for busy nights—leftover chicken makes it come together in a flash.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken broccoli casserole is a cheesy classic with tender broccoli and a creamy sauce—simple, satisfying, and family-friendly.

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Chicken and mushroom casserole is rich and cozy, with savory mushrooms and a creamy sauce that makes leftover chicken shine.

Chicken Alfredo Bake

This chicken alfredo bake is ultra creamy, cheesy, and comforting, with leftover chicken turning it into the easiest pasta night.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Buffalo chicken mac and cheese is spicy, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness—leftover chicken makes it extra hearty.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken parmesan casserole is a cheesy, saucy baked dinner with classic Italian flavors—made extra quick with leftover chicken.

Salsa Chicken Casserole

Salsa chicken casserole is zesty, cheesy, and super simple, with leftover chicken and salsa doing all the heavy lifting for big flavor.