90 Leftover Shredded Chicken Recipes

When you've made a delicious batch shredded chicken, you'll want to make sure you put that chicken to good use! Try these recipes for using up leftover shredded chicken, and never waste it again. From pizzas and sliders to soups, stews and enchiladas - all recipes are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!

Shredded chicken is so easy to make - just boil a whole chicken, allow to cool, and shred it with the help of two forks. And that flavor!

Whether you boil the chicken with just a bit of salt, or opt to add more spices - shredded chicken is a flavorful component that just gets better when paired with other flavorful ingredients.

I prefer to cook chicken in an instant pot - it's quick, and super easy - but cooking it stove top is also a great choice.

And whatever you do - don't throw away the water the chicken boiled in. That's the best kind of homemade chicken broth!

How Long Is Leftover Shredded Chicken Good For?

Leftover shredded chicken is good for around 4 days when stored in the fridge in an air tight container. If you freeze it, it's good for up o 4 months.

Can You Freeze Shredded Chicken?

Yes, you can freeze leftover shredded chicken, and it's great to do if you don't want to try one of these recipes right now. Freeze in ziploc bags or other air tight containers, and it will be good for up to 4 months.

Can I Make These Recipes Without Leftover Shredded Chicken?

Yes! All of these recipes can be made with other types of leftover cooked chicken as well, both homemade and leftover rotisserie chicken. Most of them also have the option to cook the chicken from scratch.

4 Pizza Recipes

Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ sauce makes an amazing substitute for pizza sauce and makes this pizza so irresistible. With a nice crust, it's going to become a new favorite in your home!

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Smoked Mozzarella BBQ Chicken Pizza

This easy BBQ chicken pizza gets a burst of flavor from smoked mozzarella cheese! Topped with cilantro and your favorite barbecue sauce.

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Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads

These buffalo chicken flatbreads are so easy to make! They’re perfect for a quick lunch or even as a party snack.

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Thai Chicken Satay Flatbread Pizza

All of the flavors of chicken satay are captured in this delicious Thai flatbread pizza. Make this recipe as a party food, an appetizer, an easy lunch or a quick dinner. Super versatile and simple.

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3 Slider Recipes

Baked BBQ Chicken Sliders

These delicious BBQ chicken sandwiches are baked in the oven for a delicious dinner or a fun appetizer for parties! Looking for football party food ideas? These pulled chicken sliders are the best!

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Easy Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Cheesy, delicious sliders with leftover shredded chicken and parmesan cheese.

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Easy Chicken Sliders

Easy Chicken Sliders are a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey or shredded chicken. Shredded chicken, cheese, red onion and spices are sandwiched between slider buns and heated.

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5 Dips

Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This cold buffalo chicken dip recipe is an easy appetizer for game day, family get togethers or the holiday season!

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Cheesy Chicken Corn Dip (No-Bake!)

This Cheesy Chicken Corn Dip with cream cheese is super tasty and ready in just a few minutes! A no-bake dip that's perfect served with a side of tortilla chips.

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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Healthy buffalo chicken dip is creamy, easy, and healthy! Made with ranch seasoning, rotisserie chicken, and cream cheese, this buffalo dip is simple and perfect for game day!

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Creamy Jalapeno Chicken Dip

This dip with chicken and jalapeños is a total crowd pleaser and no one will ever know it’s Dairy Free!

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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This slow cooker buffalo chicken dip with shredded chicken, three cheeses and buffalo sauce is a classic comfort food, perfect for sharing!

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9 Snacks & Appetizers

Party Pinwheels (2 Ways: Buffalo Chicken and Veggie Pinwheels)

An easy no-cook appetizer you can make ahead: Tortilla Pinwheels! Always a hit at parties with flour tortillas and other simple ingredients.

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Savory Chicken Crepes

The flavor and taste of these Chicken Asparagus Crepes are the perfect dinner recipe for everyone in the family to love.

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Chicken Rillettes

French potted chicken (or turkey) rillettes are a very easy way of using up some leftover chicken or turkey. You will only need 6 very simple ingredients to make this delicious spread.

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Pesto Chicken Crepes

Pesto Chicken Crepes have pesto chicken, onion, and cheese in crepes finished with Red Pepper Coulis. An festive dish for lunch or dinner.

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Buffalo Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Healthy shredded buffalo chicken stuffed in a delicious sweet potato. Easy shredded chicken recipe for any weeknight meal!

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Chicken fatteh

Chicken fatteh is a Middle Eastern dish of rice, chicken, garlicky yogurt, crispy pita bread and toasted nuts. Truly delicious!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Zucchini Boats

Chicken bacon ranch zucchini boats turn your favorite flavor combination into an easy, low-carb dinner. Made with just five ingredients!

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Stuffed Cheesy Chicken Ciabatta

Stuffed Cheesy Chicken Ciabatta - for when you need to put together a meal or appetizer that everyone will LOVE and you only have 15 minutes!

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Buffalo Chicken Ring

This Buffalo Chicken Ring is easy to snack on as an appetizer, a fun dinner, and perfect for game day. You’ll love this Buffalo chicken crescent roll recipe!

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17 Mexican & Tex-Mex Recipes

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas is the best of two worlds - spicy & cheesy all in a handy package. Easy to make and done in 30 minutes (including prep!) - this will probably become your new favorite comfort food. Can be made with leftover chicken, store bought rotisserie chicken, or with raw chicken!

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Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga)

Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga) is made with shredded chicken cooked in a zesty, chipotle tomato sauce. Serve on top of a crispy tostada and enjoy all the amazing flavors.

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Cheesy Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

These Cheesy Shredded Chicken Enchiladas are easy to make and extra cheesy and delicious thanks to a special ingredient: homemade nacho cheese sauce!

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BBQ Chicken Nachos

Easy chicken nachos recipe. My special cooking method ensures that each tortilla chip is loaded with melted cheese, shredded chicken, and tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for Game day parties and tailgating.

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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is loaded with chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce, and Mexican cheese! Serve with sour cream and salsa!

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Chicken Street Tacos

These chicken tacos are easy to make for a 30 minute dinner any night of the week! Give your meal new life with this street taco recipe!

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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

This easy chicken quesadillas recipe is a delicious combination of chicken and cheese cooked inside of a perfectly toasted tortilla.

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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a great weeknight recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. A perfect use for leftover chicken, this is a delicious and simple dinner that will delight your taste buds.

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Easy Chicken Taco Casserole

This Easy Chicken Taco Casserole recipe is so delicious and can be made with leftover chicken. Click here for the recipe!

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Easy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas is a quick and easy dish for a weekday. Mildly spiced and smoky dish with cheese served with diced avocado and sour cream.

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Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole is the Tex-Mex Cheese dream you’ve been craving! This easy low carb meal comes together in just 25 minutes.

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Air Fryer Tacos

Air fryer tacos with shredded pork, ground beef, chicken or shrimp are here. Healthy dinner or make with leftover meat for a cheap meal

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Shredded Chicken Baked Taquitos

Shredded chicken baked taquitos are a baked version of everyones fried favorite. The chicken is made in the slow cooker for easy prep.

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Salpicón de Pollo - Chicken Salad Tostadas

Salpicón de Pollo is a shredded chicken, radish and mint salad popular in Mexico, Guatemala and throughout Latin America. Enjoy on tostadas!

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Instant Pot Chicken Tamales

Instant Pot Chicken Tamales made from scratch and ready in no time. Stuffed with a savory and delicious filling and wrapped in corn husks. Served with salsa verde. Perfect for any special occasion.

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Chicken Nachos

Make these super easy Chicken Nachos in a skillet or a sheet pan for Cinco de Mayo parties, in less than 30 minutes! With fresh chicken! Let everyone choose their own toppings with a toppings bar

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Green Chili Enchiladas

Green Chili Enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, sour cream, cheese and topped with a green enchilada sauce. Easy to make ahead of time and bake for dinner.

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17 Pastas & Casseroles

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake is an easy dump-and-bake dinner that's ready to eat in less than 90 minutes. But don't worry - you'll only be actually cooking for 10 minutes! Loaded with broccoli, chicken and cheese this is comfort food at its best - with a heathier twist.

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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Got 15 minutes to make dinner? Then make this easy Buffalo Chicken Pasta! It's the perfect weeknight treat with all your favorite buffalo flavors - mixed with pasta, for a delicious meal that's just as good heated the next day.

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Chicken Spinach Dump and Bake Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes

This Dump-And-Bake Chicken Spinach Pasta is everything you need for a weeknight. All done in just over 1 hour, with just 10 minutes of prep. Creamy and filled with cheese this will become an immediate favorite in your house.

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

Make this cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake in under an hour, with less than 10 minutes of prep. It's loaded with spicy buffalo sauce and hidden spinach, and comes out cheesy and delicious. An indulgent and easy meal for a weeknight!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a simple dinner that is delicious homemade comfort food. Even better, this meal makes incredible leftovers.

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Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole

Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole has every flavor you want in a Mexican chicken dinner. It is a cheesy, creamy, layered casserole.

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Chicken Wild Rice Casserole

Craving hearty, filling comfort-food? You’ll LOVE this Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole! A great way to use up leftover chicken & rice. Kid-friendly.

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Keto Green Chili Chicken Casserole

This Keto Green Chili Chicken Casserole is the perfect low carb dinner! With just over five grams of net carbs, you can rest easy knowing that this will be perfect for the keto diet and the whole family to enjoy.

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King Ranch Chicken

King Ranch Chicken casserole layered with corn tortillas, Mexican cheese, sour cream and shredded chicken! Easy to make and freezer friendly!

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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Cozy and comforting, this Spinach, Artichoke Chicken Casserole is easy to whip up and a great make ahead option. Cheesy and veggie packed!

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Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken tater tot casserole! Think the filling of a chicken pot pie topped with frozen hashbrowns. Delicious, perfect for meal prep!

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Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Creamy lemon chicken pasta makes an easy weeknight meal - it comes together in 30 minutes or less! Pasta and shredded chicken coated in a creamy sauce.

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Easy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe

Loaded with chicken, cheese, bacon, ranch and spinach, this Crack Chicken Casserole is ultra comforting, keto, quick and easy to make.

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Chicken and Sweet Potato casserole

This amazing chicken and sweet potato casserole has such a delicious combination of flavors! It’s comfort food made easy for you.

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Chicken Broccoli Bake

Chicken Broccoli Bake - a easy, healthy, keto meal with lots of cheddar cheese. Make it with leftover shredded chicken for an even easier meal!

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Chicken and Spinach Lasagna

This White Lasagna with Ground Chicken and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food! The EASY from-scratch white sauce is absolutely delicious.

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Lazy Slow Cooker Green Chili Bake Recipe

Green chicken chili casserole containing tender chicken, soft rice, savory cheese and tangy chili peppers make for an easy and winning combination!

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15 Salads

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe

A delicious and easy chicken caesar pasta salad recipe that uses simple ingredients, with “shortcut” options to get dinner on the table even faster!

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Crunchy Spicy Chicken Salad

This Crunchy Spicy Chicken Salad is the ULTIMATE chicken salad with an addicting combination of flavors in every bite. Serve in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers for dipping!

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California Chicken Salad

Enjoy the delicious flavors of California chicken salad made with chicken, grapes, celery, avocado, scallions and a tangy dressing.

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Chicken Macaroni Salad

Chicken Macaroni Salad - a delicious cross between a creamy pasta salad and a chicken salad. Easy and a great way to use up leftover chicken!

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Asian Chicken Salad

Want a family friendly dinner that you can feel good serving? Asian chicken salad features veggies, fresh herbs, and chicken, tossed with spicy Sriracha dressing.

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Healthy Burrito Bowl Recipe

This Burrito Bowl Recipe is so satisfying! It’s the perfect healthy lunch option and, best of all, it’s easy to throw together.

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Healthy Curry Chicken Salad

Simple creamy curry chicken salad with grapes, cucumber and almonds stuffed in lettuce cups. The best no-cook healthy lunch!

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Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables

This cold sesame noodles dish with chicken and vegetables makes a delicious warm weather dish. Perfect in a lunch box or for a picnic.

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Cilantro Chicken Chopped Salad

This easy cilantro chicken chopped salad is ready in no time! Make a quick dressing with greek yogurt, cilantro, and avocado.

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Strawberry Poppy Seed Pecan Chicken Salad

This Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad with poppyseeds is a delicious salad with all the flavor and crunch. Only about 10 minutes to prep!

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. High in protein, low fat and low carb - it’s great for weight loss, easy and delicious!

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Coronation Chicken Salad

Coronation Chicken Salad is a dish that was served at the coronation in 1953 for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth ll. Make it for King Charles III’s coronation!

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Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe

A healthy cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe. Perfect easy lunch for meal prep. Make into lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or big salads. Gluten free. Dairy free option. Easy lunch recipe ready in 10 min!

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Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

This fresh and lemony chicken salad with basil has been a staple lunch in our house all summer long. It’s very easy to make anytime you need a quick summer meal idea! Basil chicken salad

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3 Ingredient Chicken Salad

This 3 ingredient Chicken Salad is perfect for in sandwich or as a healthy high-protein snack. A super easy chicken salad.

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14 Soups & Stews

Spanish Chicken Stew with Lemon & Rosemary

This Quick Chicken Stew with Lemon & Rosemary comes together in less than half an hour but tastes like it's cooked for hours, full of warm and comforting rosemary, lemon and garlic flavors. It's perfect for cosying up with on a cold fall or winter day, and thanks to the use of pre-cooked chicken it's quick enough to make on a weekday.

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Easy Chicken Cauliflower Soup

This savory Cauliflower Chicken Soup is soo flavorful and so easy to make in 30 minutes. Loaded with veggies yet super kid-friendly.

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

An easy weeknight chili recipe, this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili will be on repeat! Gluten-free. Great for potlucks and game day!

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Weeknight Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup - ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients! A great weeknight dinner. Lots of add-ins and topping ideas in this recipe.

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Chicken Ramen Noodles

Chicken ramen noodles is a super quick, healthy midweek dinner. You can prepare the dish in advance, and switch in ingredients as you like.

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Chicken Chile Verde Stew

This is a homemade version of my favorite store bought chile verde stew base, and it’s packed with flavor! Chicken chile verde stew includes tomatillos, roasted peppers, jalapenos, rotisserie chicken, white beans, and broth. It’s

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Lipton Noodle Soup Cooking Hack with Rotisserie Chicken

Make a delicious homemade chicken soup using a couple boxes of Lipton noodle soup mix and a rotisserie chicken! Add some veggies for flavor and have this on the table in 15 minutes!

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Crack Chicken Chili

Creamy, cheesy and full of warm spices, this Crack Chicken Chili is SO comforting! With green beans and baby corn, it’s keto-friendly!

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Chicken Pastina Soup

This cozy and comforting chicken pastina soup is like classic chicken noodle soup, but with adorable star shaped stelline pasta instead!

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Creamy Tomato, Chicken & Rice Soup

This Creamy Tomato, Chicken and Rice soup is one of the most useful recipes you can have on standby. It’s made with leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or chicken you cook at home. Easy!

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Easy Chicken Soup with Amish Noodles

If you love the comfort and simplicity of chicken noodle soup, this chicken soup with Amish noodles will be right up your alley. What I love about this soup is how versatile it is. As you can see by the images, I have made this with fresh veggies. Other times, if I don’t have the veggies, I just mak…

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Spicy Chicken Chilli with Beans

This stovetop chicken chilli is packed full of beans and spices for an easy dinner which is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve with rice or in wraps for a simple Mexican inspired meal!

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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

This Panera Bread inspired recipe uses wholesome ingredients to make this copycat Chicken and Wild Rice Soup cozy, healthy and delicious!

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

These slow cooker Chicken and Dumplings are made with creamy soup, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings. Comfort food in a bowl.

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3 Wrap Recipes

BLT Chicken Lettuce Sandwich Wraps

BLT Chicken Lettuce Sandwich Wraps are the perfect combination of crisp lettuce, creamy chicken salad, smooth avocado and crunchy bacon.

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Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap

Spice up lunch with easy Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps. They’re filled with shredded chicken, celery, green onion, buffalo ranch sauce & cheese!

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Chicken Caesar Wrap

These Chicken Caesar Wraps are the perfect fresh and healthy 15 minute meal for your weeknight dinner! Full of flavor, chicken & yummy Caesar

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3 Breakfast Recipes

Chicken Frittata

Chicken frittata is an easy meal that you can make with a rotisserie chicken, eggs, and a few of your favorite fillings. Makes great leftovers!

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Mexican Eggs Benedict

Mexican Eggs Benedict is a fancy fun breakfast using toasty tortillas, guacamole, leftover meat, homemade ranchero sauce, and a perfectly poached egg.

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Chicken muffins

Try this healthy and easy savoury muffin recipe. Those can either be made with chicken or turkey leftovers. They are perfect for kids and adults lunch boxes!

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Which recipe are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments below and share what you're making on Instagram with the tag #alwaysusebutter!