You've made a delicious chicken, but there are always leftovers. From chicken pasta to beautiful chicken curries, chicken salads or even chicken sandwiches, there's so much you can do with chicken! Have a look at our creative leftover chicken recipes.
Enjoy the tangy, sweetness of kiwi fuit in this mouthwatering chicken salad, topped with a lime and ginger dressing.
The chicken comes before the egg in this Chinese-inspired chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe. Perfect as a starter before a proper feast, this deceptively simple soup is as moreish as it gets. Dropping in beaten eggs towards the finish is a great kitchen hack.
Filled with festive flavours, these half-moon chicken pasties put Christmas leftovers to good use.
Chicken and parsley meatballs might not exactly be your classic inclusions but paired with a traditional tomato sauce that contains just four ingredients, this dish makes an excellent light alternative to a traditional Italian meal.
Here sliced chicken is coated in soy sauce and honey, then stir fried with broccoli, red pepper and spring onions, but in reality you can use any leftover cooked meat to create this Chinese-inspired dish.
With tasty roast chicken, tart cranberries and earthy root veg mash, this super easy spinach bowl is ideal for a speedy lunch or to hand round at parties. Using a few time-saving shortcuts and a punchy mustard dressing made with just three ingredients, you
With spring comes great ingredients like peppery and sharp watercress which can be used in soups, salads, and sandwiches.
This healthy seasonal chicken and corn salad couldn't be simpler to throw together, whether for unexpected guests or to speedily prep in the morning for your lunch al desko. The protein and beans make it filling while the sour cream and chilli provide flavour.
This ginger and chilli chicken stir-fry is perfect for a speedy weeknight meal – ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for using up your leftovers
These simple pesto, artichoke and chicken pizzas come together in just 30 minutes for a fast midweek meal.
This chicken noodle salad is great for warm evenings. Make your own bang bang sauce with peanut butter, ginger and soy sauce, and stir into egg noodles. Top with extra chilli flakes if you can handle the heat.
A cross between a chicken pie and a cottage pie, the mash in this dish is topped with gorgeously melty Gruyère cheese, while the filling is a mix of hearty, creamy chicken and veg. Can also be made ahead and frozen.
Use leftover chicken stew to make this simple yet special galette. Top ready-made puff pastry with creamy ricotta and the leftover stew before baking in the oven. Finish with plenty of fresh tarragon. Delicious!
Get creative with your leftover roast chicken and rouse some lunch envy at the same time with our delicious spin on a classic Vietnamese baguette, loaded with sriracha mayo, pulled chicken, cucumber, pickled carrot, herbs and chilli
Try something new for pasta night
A homemade stock is much easier to make than you may think and is the perfect way to use up the leftovers from a Sunday roast. This simple chicken stock recipe just needs chopped veg and herbs to create a fantastic base ready for flavour-packed meals.
This noodle salad recipe is a brilliant way to use up any leftover vegetables. You can cook and prepare this quick recipe in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect dish for an easy midweek dinner which the whole family will love
Recreate tasty pub-grub at home with these easy chicken and leek pot pies. To cook, leeks and the chicken are simmered in cream and mustard before being spooned into individual pie dishes, covered with shortcrust pastry and baked until golden. Serve with mash.
Get lunch on the table in under 10 minutes with this delicious air-fryer Korean-inspired toastie. Our quick gochujang mayonnaise is a game-changer here and you can add in whatever salad you have in the fridge.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
Liven up your lunches with this 'CLT' (chicken, lettuce and tomato) salad. Ready in just 15 minutes, this speedy pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken.
Skip the takeout and make this spicy chicken pizza instead. Not only is it gluten-free and a genius way of using cauliflower, but it can be on the table in just half an hour
Spruce up your boring old sandwiches with this Asian-style chicken sandwich
Turn leftover roast chicken into tasty nachos! This recipe works well with a variety of hot sauces, we suggest using a milder version so you can use a good amount of it to coat the chicken. Dig in!
Make sure no part of your roast chicken goes to waste. This rich and creamy garlic soup is made with homemade chicken stock. Freeze any leftovers you have to enjoy at a later date.
Your favourite sandwich filling works just as well in jacket potatoes. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to prep ahead.
Getting ready for back-to-school lunches? Make the healthy choice with this makeshift chicken taco salad
Pineapple on or pineapple off? With this recipe, your kids will be wanting all the pineapple they can get with this speedy makeshift pizza
Make your kids a lunchbox that really has it all – creamy tuna and cream cheese wrapped up with crisp lettuce, chicken and veg skewers and sweet apple and honey rounds
Jazz up your picnic or work packed lunches with these colourful summer salad jars: gorgeous layers of grilled chicken, peppers, courgette and aubergine in a garlic dressing. Shake the jars to distribute the vinaigrette just before eating.
This creamy risotto is perfect for making the most of leftover roast chicken and can be on the table in just 45 minutes. Finish with fragrant watercress, gooey mozzarella and grated Parmesan for the ultimate food hug
Chargrilled chicken lends a gorgeous smoky flavour to this pasta salad. Finished with a punchy lime and chilli dressing, it's the perfect way to spice up al desko lunches.
This fragrant salad is loaded with gorgeous Middle-Eastern flavours and is an inventive way of using up leftover roast chicken. On the table in just 20 minutes, it is the perfect fuss-free dinner for two