Chelli Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'm stumped. Anybody have some yummy recipes made with leftover chicken. Nothing in my recipe roundup sounds any good. So hit me with your best leftover chicken dish that uses shredded or chopped chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Quesadillas Tacos Chicken noodle soup Chicken pot pie Chicken spaghetti Chicken and yellow rice Stir fry Just a few we do. We don't do a lot of red meat in our house, so we tend to have a lot of leftover chicken and often have the same predicament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Chicken and Dumplings 1 T butter 1 onion, chopped 6 cups of water 3T chicken flavor soup base (or use 6 cups of chicken broth for the soup base and water) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1-2 cups of diced or shredded cooked chicken 1 12-16 oz bag of frozen peas and carrots 1 recipe for dumplings Saute onion in the butter. Add in the water and soup base (or broth) and peas and carrots bring to a boil. Once boiling add in chicken and cream of chicken soup. Reduce heat and cook your dumplings as directed in your recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Cook's Country Chicken Chimichangas rock! (or HERE to get around the paywall). Not hard, and you get bean protein and grains all in one package. The recipe does not call for leftover chicken, but I think it would work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Chicken gumbo (recipe on the Everyday Food site) Jambalaya (not authentic because it's chicken and sausage only, no shrimp, but it's still good) Green chili enchiladas: mix cream of chicken soup, chicken, and canned diced green chilis, layer mixture with crushed tortilla chips in casserole dish, and bake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 We have chicken tacos for lunch all. the. time. Shred up some of the chicken, pan fry it with onion, serve in corn tortillas with your toppings of choice. It makes a great quick lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in Jax Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Chicken SALAD, of course! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Pasta, chopped chicken, broccoli, dried tomatoes (or sub other veges you like) with olive oil & minced garlic, topped with Parmesan cheese. Incredibly good and so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I make chicken salad for my husband's lunch at least once a week: leftover chicken, mayo, curry powder, finely diced red onion, chopped almonds, and (if I have them) finely chopped red bell pepper and/or cauliflower. Avgolemono soup - broth, rice, chicken, egg, lemon juice. (You can find real recipes via search.) Inauthentic egg drop soup is my son's favorite: broth, shredded chicken, sesame oil, rice, egg. Fried rice. And like others have said - burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos. And here is a great recipe for leftover turkey, gleaned from the SF Chronicle many years ago, and still to be found online. Chicken subs fine, of course. In fact the whole article might be of use. POST-THANKSGIVING RECIPE: TURKEY ENCHILADAS VERDES Quick, simple, mindless. The perfect antidote to the hustle-bustle of Thanksgiving. -- Corn oil -- 8 corn tortillas -- 3 cups chopped roast turkey meat -- 2 cups purchased green salsa with tomatillos -- 1/3 cup sour cream -- 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a nonstick frying pan with a light film of oil and place over medium heat. When hot, fry the tortillas, 1 at a time, until just speckled with brown and softened on both sides (do not let them crisp); transfer to a plate. Brush the pan with more oil as needed. Stir together the turkey, 1 1/2 cups of the salsa and the sour cream. Spoon equal amounts of this mixture down the center of the tortillas, fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling then place seam sides down in a baking dish. Spoon the remaining salsa in a band across the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese has melted. Serves 4. ETA: I just noticed the date of the article: 1997. Yep, I cut that out of the paper when it was new and have been making it ever since. Ah the nostalgia... :D Probably still have the clipping in my binder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Chicken Stuffing Bake (For a 9x13 pan) Leftover cooked and shredded chicken (quantity doesn't matter much, I do about 4-5 cups 1 bag butter & garlic croutons, slightly crushed (smash with rolling pin right in bag) 2 cups other dry, cubed, seasoned stuffing 1/2 stick butter, melted 1 can chicken broth 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon sage 1/4 tsp black pepper garlic & herb seasoning shredded swiss or sandwich slices of swiss cheese Put chicken in bottom of dish and sprinkle with garlic & herb seasoning as you like. Combine croutons, bread crumbs, butter and broth in bowl. Combine cream soups, sour cream, sage, and black pepper and pour over chicken. Lay slices of cheese or sprinkle shreds over top. Spoon stuffing mixture over top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until bubbly around edges. I take foil off with 10 min. left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 chicken and dumplings---shredded bbq chicken sandwiches or roll ups (tortillas)----chicken chili-----chicken salad----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just made this today and was in love with the results! Add to chicken: sauteed (in butter) mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. Then fresh avocado and top with parmesan. YUMMMMY! Super easy, amounts to taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I either chunk it up in a salad or put it togeth with yellow rice and black beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Our top favorites are chicken pot pie or Pioneer Woman's chicken enchiladas- they have a white sauce and are SO GOOD. Plus, they heat up well as leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.