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38 ways to use your leftover roast chicken that are a bit fancy

Give your Sunday night chook a new starring role.
chicken &watercress pasta salad

Bought a ready-made barbecued chicken from the rotisserie or supermarket or made a delicious roast chicken for dinner last night, and aren’t sure what to do with the leftovers? We have your back. If you’re sick of the standard chicken, lettuce and mayo sandwich combos, this collection of recipes should excite you. From our chicken and chorizo lasagne, to our chicken, spinach and blue cheese risotto, there’s nothing boring about these tasty, and convenient, barbecued chicken recipes. They’re all quick to make, so you can whip up impressive family dinners with minimal effort. Let’s get cooking.

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Chicken and Corn Pasta Bake
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Chicken and corn pasta bake

Chicken and corn pasta bake

Chicken salad

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Chicken, olive and fetta salad

Chicken, olive and fetta salad

This simple, hearty chicken salad with fetta and olives is fresh, tasty and perfect served with a tangy mustard dressing.

chicken and mushroom pizzas

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Chicken and mushroom pizzas

Chicken and mushroom pizzas

Grab yourself a few bases, a barbecue chicken and some pizza cheese on the way home to create these tasty chicken and mushroom pizzas for dinner.

creamy chicken pie recipe

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Creamy chicken pie

Creamy chicken pie

Our easy creamy chicken pie with puff pastry is full of corn, leek and vegetables for a hearty and comforting family dinner idea.

chicken & mango salad

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Chicken and mango salad

Chicken and mango salad

This chicken mango salad is loaded with fresh ingredients that work beautifully together to create a refreshing tropical inspired salad.

CHICKEN, FETTA AND MUSHROOM PASTA

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Chicken, mushroom and fetta pasta

Chicken, mushroom and fetta pasta

This chicken and mushroom pasta is given something extra special when topped with fetta and freshly sliced spring onions. On the table in half an hour

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Chicken hunza pie

Chicken hunza pie

The pie that was named after the Hunza people is composed of spinach, ricotta and fetta cheeses, and green onions.

chicken &watercress pasta salad

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Chicken and watercress pasta salad

Chicken and watercress pasta salad

This chicken and watercress pasta salad is fresh, zesty and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for your next lunch get together.

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Air fryer chicken chimichangas

Air fryer chicken chimichangas

Create gorgeous crispy chicken chimichangas in your air fryer. Mexican-spiced shredded chicken in a flour tortilla baked and served with fresh salad

Chicken and sweet corn soup

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Chicken and sweet corn soup

Chicken and sweet corn soup

Hot, creamy and packed full of flavour, this classic chicken and sweet corn soup is wonderfully warming, perfect for a cool winter’s evening.

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Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes

Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes

You’ll love the ease with which this tasty meal can be thrown together.

Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

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Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

Chicken, asparagus and kale caesar

This Kale caesar salad recipe has been given an extra health boost with chicken, kale, asparagus and green goddess dressing for your workday lunch.

Brown rice congee with fried garlic

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Brown rice congee with fried garlic

Brown rice congee with fried garlic

This traditional Asian dish is a savoury porridge made with rice, often served with meat and enjoyed any time of the day – even for breakfast! It’s a great option for a wholesome, nourishing meal.

chicken noodle soup
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Chicken noodle soup

Wholesome and warming, this chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food for the cooler weather.

chicken fried rice recipe

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Chicken fried rice

This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty! If you use leftover chicken, it is even easier. Full of delicious flavour and texture, this chicken fried rice is sure to become a family favourite in no time!

curried chicken pies

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Curried chicken pies

Curried chicken pies

Add a little bit of bite to your regular chicken pot pies with these delicious curry versions. Best of all, leftover pies freeze beautifully and can be popped straight into the oven after you get home from work.

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Spiced chicken pizza

Use leftover roast chicken in place of mince in this spiced chicken pizza

Roast Chicken Pasta

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Roast chicken pasta

Roast chicken pasta

Use precooked chicken and sun-dried tomatoes which omits the need to cook a tomato sauce, without sacrificing any of the flavour.

sesame chicken salad

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Sesame chicken salad

This sesame chicken salad makes a fresh and satisfying lunch.

Chicken lavash rolls

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Chicken lavash rolls

Chicken lavash rolls

Delicious chicken and Greek salad wrapped in an Armenian lavash.

Vietnamese Chicken Coleslaw
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Vietnamese chicken coleslaw

Use leftover chicken in place of poached chicken breast in this Vietnamese chicken coleslaw

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Roast chicken pie

Roast chicken pie

A Sunday roast in a pie – this recipe will become a repeat hit with the family!

PESTO CHICKEN TURNOVERS

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Pesto chicken turnovers

Use up leftover chicken in the these pesto chicken turnovers for a delicious lunch idea.

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Chicken stock

It’s not just the meat leftover from a roast chicken. You can also reuse chicken bones in this easy chicken stock recipe to discover how easy and economical it is to cook your own chicken stock at home.

Chicken tostadas

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Chicken tostadas

Leftover chicken becomes the tasty base of these easy Mexican chicken tostadas

Chicken nachos

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Chicken nachos

If you’re looking for something quick, easy and satisfying next time you’re feeding a crowd, then this chicken nachos recipe is just the ticket. This beloved and popular Tex-Mex dish is a guaranteed winner.

quesadillas with guacamole

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Chicken quesadillas

These quesadillas with guacamole will be gobbled up by both the kids and adults.

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Potato wedges and chicken poutine

Potato wedges and chicken poutine: Don your beret and get the bread sticks ready for this French-inspired dinner that will leave you saying oui oui.

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Chicken and mushroom pasta

Chicken and mushroom pasta: This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta is given something extra special when topped with feta and freshly sliced spring onions. It can be on the dinner table in under half an hour which makes it an ideal midweek meal.

mexican chicken tortilla bake

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Mexican chicken tortilla bake

Mexican chicken tortilla bake

quinoa, chicken &parsley salad

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Quinoa, chicken and parsley salad

Quinoa, chicken and parsley salad

BLUE CHEESE, APPLE & BARBECUED CHICKEN SLAW

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Blue cheese, apple & barbecued chicken slaw

Blue cheese, apple & barbecued chicken slaw: You can throw together this dinner in just minutes with the help of a ready-made roast chook.

CHICKEN CAESAR SaladWraps

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Chicken caesar salad wraps

Chicken caesar salad wraps

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Avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad

Avocado and mandarin chicken noodle salad:

Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs

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Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs

Chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs

chicken and risoni pasta bake

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Chicken and risoni pasta bake

Chicken and risoni pasta bake: Creamy, cheesy and deeply comforting, this chicken and risoni pasta bake is a great dish to pull out when you’re feeding lots of people.

CHILLI FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI

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Chilli fried rice with chicken and broccolini

Chilli fried rice with chicken and broccolini

chicken wraps

Light, healthy but totally satisfying, these tasty chicken wraps make a great addition to the work or school lunchbox.

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