Cooked chicken is a versatile ingredient. The chicken can be shredded, diced or minced and added to a multitude of different recipes and often the second meal is even more delicious than the original chicken roast!
Here are six great ideas for using leftover chicken.
1. Chicken Tacos or Burritos
Tacos are an excellent and tasty supper that everyone loves, and burritos are great for packed lunches. Simply mix shredded chicken with your favorite mayonnaise, finely chopped green onion, parsley, lime and taco seasoning. Fill your taco or burrito with the chicken, shredded lettuce and sliced tomato.
2. Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice is the best way of using up leftover rice, meat and vegetables, and the combinations you can invent are endless. Start with sauteed onion, garlic and ginger. Add cooked rice, chicken, mixed vegetables and chopped egg. Flavor with soya sauce and chicken bouillon powder.
3. Chicken Fettuccine
We all love pasta -- and its even more delicious with chicken! A tasty meal can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes using leftover chicken, pasta and sauce. While your pasta is cooking make a rich sauce with butter, sour cream, cheese and milk. Add cooked diced chicken, toss with the cooked fetticcine noodles and serve with a sprinkle of parmesan on top.
4. Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken soup is perfect next to a roaring fire in the middle of winter. It is a 'feel-good' meal that will warm both your body and your heart. Heat together chicken broth, shredded cooked chicken, pre-cooked peas and some small pasta noodles. Spoon into large mugs and serve with crusty bread and butter.
5. Chicken Pie Filling
Chicken pie filling can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Leftover chicken can be transformed into a delicious chicken and mushroom pie filling in a matter of minutes. Mix together a can of thick condensed mushroom soup, leftover chicken and some cooked mixed vegetables. Use this mixture to fill a large family sized pie, filo parcels or bread cases.
6. Curried Chicken on Rice
Chicken curry has an aroma that will make your mouth water almost instantaneously. Leftover chicken is perfect for this recipe and can be make quickly while your rice is cooking. Saute onion and curry powder in a little oil. Add cubed cooked chicken, leftover potato and vegetables, and some chicken stock. Simmer gently for a few minutes before thickening the sauce with cornflour, arrowroot or potato starch.
There are many more delicious meals you can make with leftover cooked chicken -- you are only limited by your imagination and the size of your chicken!
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