Leftovers make meal prep a cinch! When you’ve got chicken left over from the night before, there are a lot of recipes you can create in minutes. That means less time in the kitchen and more time relaxing after work!
Check out these 15 delicious cooked chicken recipes for a quick meal. Each one tastes so good that no one will ever know it wasn’t made from scratch!
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Chicken Noodle Soup
This is a classic hearty and comforting soup loaded with tender chicken, soft noodles and vegetables, then simmered in a rich and flavorful chicken broth. It‘s one of my favorite Chicken and Noodle Soup recipes and perfect for make-ahead for a busy week.
Chicken and Dumplings
There truly isn’t anything more comforting than Bisquick chicken and dumplings! They’re hearty and easy to make in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker. Ready in just 30 minutes, your mouth and stomach will be thanking you for all the flavors you experience with this one!
Chicken Lo Mein
This easy chicken lo mein will become one of your go-to recipes for stir-fried noodles. It’s so much better than takeout and only takes 20 minutes to prepare for a quick weeknight dinner!
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo casserole on a weeknight? Yes, please! Plus, this recipe is super kid-friendly! Ready in just 25 minutes and you’ll appreciate that the alfredo sauce is super creamy and lighter than the jarred version. If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers here, you can easily store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Baked Pasta with Rotisserie Chicken and Mushrooms
Prep and cook time combined is about 30 minutes here! Believe it! The main flavour here doesn’t go all to the pasta but comes from the mix of shiitake mushrooms and asiago cheese. The way they play off each other and the coated sherry vinegar is mouthwatering!
Healthier Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Healthier than most salads, this rotisserie chicken salad takes minimal effort but has delicious results. Just combine rotisserie chicken, yogurt, some veggies, and spices and skip the cooking – just chill and enjoy!
One-Pot Low-Carb Leftover Chicken with Spinach
There truly is nothing better than meals prepared in one pot and this one-pot low-carb leftover chicken with spinach lives up to that. Ready in just 15 minutes, with 5 ingredients you can get creative with your substitutions and toppings too!
Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Did you say low carb? Well, here it is!! This low-carb chicken with bacon and ranch casserole is, believe it or not – low-carb! It’s cheesy, it’s quick, takes 5 minutes of prep and is easily a recipe your whole family will love.
Keto Chicken Cheese Bake
On a low-carb diet? Look no further than this keto chicken cheese bake! It’s a creamy and delicious chicken and cheese casserole — perfect for anyone craving seriously good comfort food. Plus, it’s loaded with tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, crisp bacon, and spinach, all in a delicious creamy sauce.
Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta
20 minutes is all it takes and you will have an easy Tuscan chicken and penne pasta dish. Comforting, warming and delicious, everyone will be eating this up before you can offer up seconds. You definitely can’t deny creamy and cheesy carbs!
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Perfect for those busy weeknights, this chicken and rice casserole is the answer to comfort food cravings. Made with rotisserie chicken, rice, almonds, celery and so much more! You won’t be sorry you made this meal, you’ll be sorry you waited so long!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sometimes soup just hits the spot! This is and will be one of those times! Fast and easy, and better than a restaurant!! This hearty soup is also a tremendous source of protein (39 grams) and fiber (18 grams).
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Made with rotisserie chicken, this cheesy chicken casserole is simple to put together for your family or a crowd any night of the week! Plus, it’s cheesy, creamy and packed full of veggies! A tip here: if you don’t have rotisserie chicken, simply use leftover chicken!
Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Bursting with cheesy goodness and a tomatoey flavor, keto chicken parmesan casserole is a super easy dinner recipe that will easily please your whole family. You will easily be satisfied with being able to throw everything in a dish and pop it in the oven! If you want to speed things up, just swap out the homemade sauce for store-bought marinara.
Veggie-Loaded Chicken Casserole
Looking to switch things up a bit with your weeknight meals? Try this veggie-loaded chicken casserole! Low-carb, packed full of veggies and makes enough for leftovers! The secret ingredient here is greek low-fat yogurt! Don’t skip that ingredient but if you want, you can substitute fresh veggies with frozen.
Easy Cooked Chicken Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces canned chicken or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced thin
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth low sodium recommended
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Serving – optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned chicken.
- Place a 6-8 quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, arlic, onions, carrots and celery to the stockpot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add canned chicken, chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme. Raise heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface with a large spoon.
- Remove Chicken. Using two forks, shred the chicken into smaller pieces.
- Add egg noodles to the broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until noodles are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and discard. Stir in the shredded chicken along with the optional parsley and lemon juice.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you’d like to have more broth in your soup, you can add more water or broth. Adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Adjust the salt level at the end before serving to suit your preference. It’s easiest to control if you use low-sodium or unsalted chicken broth.
- You can swap oil for butter for extra flavor. You can also add a few chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- You can cook the noodles separately from the soup to save time.
- You can use different herbs like rosemary and oregano instead of thyme. Fresh is best, but dried herbs will work well too.
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