what to do with leftover roasted chicken

You can turn leftover roasted chicken into fast soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, rice dishes, and even new sheet-pan dinners, plus use the bones for stock so nothing goes to waste.

Quick Scoop

• Shred the meat for soups like chicken noodle, chicken and wild rice, or simple veggie chicken soup; simmer the carcass with onion, carrot, and celery for a rich stock.

• Make creamy or crunchy chicken salads for sandwiches, wraps, or croissants by mixing chopped chicken with mayo, mustard, herbs, and crunchy veg (celery, onion, apple, nuts).

• Toss into pasta or rice : think chicken Alfredo, chicken corn pasta salad, biryani, or a quick chicken-and-rice bowl with scallions and sauce.

• Use as the protein in one-pan meals like stir-fries, curries, enchiladas, casseroles, or chicken pot pie—add sauce, veggies, and bake or stir-fry till hot.

• Turn small leftovers into flavor boosters for ramen, salads, tacos, quesadillas, or grilled cheese by adding just a handful of chopped or shredded chicken.

A simple idea to try tonight

Chop the chicken, toss with cooked pasta, corn, any veggies you have, and a quick lemon-mayo or vinaigrette dressing for a big roasted chicken corn pasta salad–style bowl that keeps well for lunches.

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