What to Make With Leftover Chicken
Leftover chicken is one of the best dinner shortcuts. It's already cooked — you just need a way to serve it. Here are the best options.
Best uses for leftover chicken
The key with leftover chicken is adding moisture and flavor back in. A sauce or broth does this quickly. The chicken itself doesn't need more cooking — just heating through.
- Add to soup: instant protein
- Stir fry: soy sauce brings it back to life
- Quesadilla: cheese and heat do the work
- Rice bowl: sauce is all you need
Suggested meals
- Chicken Fried Rice — Best use of leftover chicken and rice together.
- Chicken Quesadilla — Fast and crowd-pleasing.
- Chicken and Vegetable Soup — Leftover chicken transforms a broth soup.
- Chicken Rice Bowl — Quickest possible dinner with leftovers.