If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftover chicken, these leftover chicken recipes are the ones my family makes again and again.

Whenever we have leftover chicken in the fridge, I see it as a head start on dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, those leftovers turn into some of our favorite meals like comforting soups, cheesy quesadillas, saucy pizza, and the best chicken salad.

Each one is simple, flexible, and delicious. Proof that a little creativity can turn yesterday’s chicken into something new and worth getting excited about. These recipes work well with leftover rotisserie chicken, chicken breast, roast chicken, and shredded chicken.

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Leftover Chicken Recipes You’ll Make On Repeat

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

If you love buffalo wings, you’ll love this buffalo chicken pizza! It’s spicy, cheesy, and perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.

Chicken Pesto Quesadillas

My chicken pesto quesadillas are ready in 10 minutes! Juicy chicken, basil pesto, and plenty of mozzarella cheese all melted together in warm, crispy tortillas!

Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Our flavorful chicken vegetable soup checks all the boxes! It’s hearty and healthy, perfect for a cozy night in. You’ll love how it’s loaded with tender chicken, lots of veggies, and just the right amount of pasta.

Easy White Chicken Chili

This easy white chicken chili is creamy, flavorful, and comforting. Made with tender chicken, white beans, and a silky broth, it’s the perfect cozy dinner.

The Best Chicken Quesadillas

My favorite chicken quesadillas have gooey cheese and tender chicken cooked in flavorful green chile sauce. They’re so good that it’s hard to eat just one.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Bowls

This Buffalo chicken bowl is everything we love about Buffalo wings, just a little lighter (and a lot easier). The perfect weeknight meal.

Parmesan Spaghetti Squash with Chicken

We love this incredibly delicious spaghetti squash recipe with tender chicken, parmesan, and fresh lemon.

Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas

These green chile chicken enchiladas are incredibly delicious and a family favorite! Use our homemade salsa verde or your favorite green enchilada sauce from the store.

Chicken Hummus Lettuce Wraps

These healthy chicken hummus lettuce wraps are fresh, protein-packed, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Shredded Chicken Nachos

My family’s favorite chicken nachos made with saucy shredded chicken, beans, melty cheese, and all the best toppings. I’ve made this for dinner on multiple occasions!

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

This easy shredded chicken tacos is such an easy dinner! They’re fresh, flavorful, and the kind of easy dinner that never feels boring.

Best Chicken Salad We’ve Made

This is hands down our favorite chicken salad recipe! It’s creamy, herby, and incredibly easy to make.

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

These easy chicken enchiladas have tender, shredded chicken in a rich, homemade red sauce, all rolled in corn tortillas and baked with bubbly, melted cheese.

Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad

This Thai chicken salad has perfectly cooked chicken, fresh veggies, crunchy peanuts, and the most delicious creamy dressing.

The Best Chicken and Dumplings

This homemade chicken and dumplings features light, fluffy drop dumplings, soft and tender chicken, and an incredibly flavorful broth.

The Best Chicken Noodle Soup

This easy, homemade chicken noodle soup is loaded with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a savory broth that tastes like it cooked for hours.

How to Make Leftover Chicken Soup

We love soup, so we’ve put together some helpful tips for how to make the best leftover chicken soup that tastes fresh, homemade, and full of flavor.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Buffalo chicken dip is the perfect appetizer for game day or a crowd. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with shredded chicken and tangy Buffalo sauce. This may not be a full meal, but it’s lovey served with crusty bread and raw veggies.

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