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Looking for mouth-watering ways to transform those leftover crispy chicken pieces into culinary masterpieces? Say hello to the tantalizing world of leftover fried chicken recipes. 

Say hello to the tantalizing world of leftover fried chicken recipes. These recipes are mouth watering and easy to make with fried chicken. Get ready to unlock a world of delicious possibilities with every leftover bite. #eatingonadime #leftoverfriedchickenrecipes #friedchickenrecipes
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What to Make With Leftover Fried Chicken

From zesty chicken tacos to creamy chicken salads and sandwiches. These ingenious recipes for leftover fried chicken will make your taste buds dance with joy. Get ready to unlock a world of delicious possibilities with every leftover bite.

Make Air Fryer Fried Chicken to use to make some of these delicious recipes. Use this chicken for chicken pot pie or enchiladas.

Say hello to the tantalizing world of leftover fried chicken recipes. These recipes are mouth watering and easy to make with fried chicken. Get ready to unlock a world of delicious possibilities with every leftover bite. #eatingonadime #leftoverfriedchickenrecipes #friedchickenrecipes

1. Fried Chicken Salad

Indulge in a delightful harmony of fried chicken and veggies with this Fried Chicken Salad. It’s a quick and easy dish made even faster with leftover fried chicken.

Fried Chicken Salad
Fried chicken salad is the perfect blend of crispy chicken and fresh veggies tossed in your favorite dressing. Make it even quicker with frozen chicken tenders or pick up a few in your deli section.
Fried Chicken Salad

2. Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Whether you opt for homemade breaded chicken, tender chicken tenders, or the convenience of leftover fried chicken. This Chicken Parmesan Casserole is a cheesy paradise.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Make this easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole with homemade breaded chicken, chicken tenders, or with leftover rotisserie chicken! Add in some pasta and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese!
Chicken Parmesan Casserole

3. Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Experience the best of both worlds with this Chicken Parmesan Pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, yet impressive enough to dazzle your guests.

Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta takes all the work out of traditional Chicken Parmesan and turns it into a casserole-type dish. This dish is so simple but loaded with flavor.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta

4. Thai Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing

Elevate your taste buds to new heights with this Thai Chicken Salad. It effortlessly combines leftover fried chicken with a tantalizing peanut dressing.

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is so fresh, bright, and easy to make! It's a great way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken, and it's on your table in just 20 minutes.
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

5. Crockpot Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

The tender, flavor-packed leftover fried chicken practically falls apart, resulting in a culinary sensation that’s perfect for hectic nights. Embrace the deliciousness of this Crockpot Shredded Chicken Quesadillas.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Quesadillas
The chicken is so tender that it falls apart and it’s packed with flavor. It’s the perfect recipe for busy nights.
Crockpot Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

6. Leftover Chicken and Shells Casserole

Transforming your leftover fried chicken into a delectable masterpiece. This Leftover Chicken and Shells Casserole combines tender chicken with delightful pasta shells for a flavorful treat.

Leftover Chicken and Shells Casserole
If you have ever wondered what to do with leftover chicken, this easy and fast kid-friendly recipe is a Godsend!
Leftover Chicken and Shells Casserole

7. Classic Chicken Ala King

Step into a world of creamy decadence with this Classic Chicken Ala King. This rich and luscious dish showcases the leftover fried chicken.

Classic Chicken Ala King
Classic Chicken a la King is rich and creamy and made from scratch. This easy dinner recipe is great served over rice, pasta, toast, or biscuits!
Classic Chicken Ala King

8. Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake

Overflowing with a luscious sauce, tender leftover fried chicken, fluffy red potatoes, and carrots. This Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake is a tantalizing delight for your taste buds.

Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake
Loaded with creamy sauce, tender and juicy chicken breast pieces, fluffy red potatoes, and carrots, this one-pan hearty casserole recipe is an easy weeknight dinner!
Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake

9. Chicken Fried Rice

Say goodbye to takeout and hello to the deliciousness of this Chicken Fried Rice. Skip the hassle and savor the satisfaction at home.

Chicken Fried Rice
It is easily made in a skillet for an easy one-pot meal. This Chicken Fried Rice has so much flavor and is loaded with chicken.
Chicken Fried Rice

10. Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice

Unleash the culinary magic of this Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice. Transform your fried chicken leftovers into a delicious masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice
This recipe makes a really easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner. What’s more, by using a pack of ready-prepared rice and easy veggies (hardly any chopping!), it’s quick too – this recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish.
Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice

11. Chicken Ranch Pita

Try making this Chicken Ranch Pita. Enjoy the perfect harmony of tender leftover fried chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and fresh veggies. Nestled in a warm and fluffy pita.

Chicken Ranch Pita
Ranch dressing mix coats the chicken strips and serves as a salad glaze for these healthy pita sandwiches.
Chicken Ranch Pita

12. Cheesy Chicken Wrap

Unleash your inner foodie with this Cheesy Chicken Wrap recipe. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it’s the perfect solution for using up leftover fried chicken.

Cheesy Chicken Wrap
Super easy and fast wrap recipe to use up leftover chicken. If you have some cooked chapati in the fridge then this recipe can be put together in just a few minutes.
Cheesy Chicken Wrap

13. Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

Packed with the goodness of Caesar Salad. This Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap features leftover fried chicken, cheese, crisp lettuce, and an abundance of Caesar flavor.

Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Ready in only 5 minutes, this grab-and-go wrap has chicken, cheese, lettuce, and lots of Caesar flavor. Yum!
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

14. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad features croutons, parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pasta. With leftover fried chicken, all smothered in a creamy Caesar dressing.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is loaded with croutons, parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pasta, and chicken; all smothered in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

15. Ultimate Southern Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich

Indulge in the crispy goodness of leftover fried chicken, perfectly combined with a refreshing salad, nestled between two slices of bread.

Ultimate Southern Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich
With leftover fried chicken, this recipe has layers of flavors and texture that make southern bells ring and sweet tea pour. You need celery, red onion, pickles, and a good all-in-one seasoning, I also used some fresh parsley.
Ultimate Southern Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich

16. Fried Chicken Tacos

Get ready to fiesta with these Fried Chicken Tacos. Experience the crunchy delight of leftover fried chicken wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with vibrant flavors and zesty sauces.

Fried Chicken Tacos
Deliciously easy fried chicken tacos with chicken breaded in panko breadcrumbs and pan-fried to golden perfection topped with avocado tomatillo salsa, cabbage, jalapeños, and lime!
Fried Chicken Tacos

17. Leftover Ham and Fried Chicken Monte Cristo Cordon Bleu

This mouth-watering creation combines the best of both worlds, with leftover ham and fried chicken. All nestled between layers of bread and topped with melted cheese.

Leftover Ham and Fried Chicken Monte Cristo Cordon Bleu
With some leftover fried chicken fingers, a few slices of deli ham, a little cheese, and plenty of butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup bring a small handful of leftovers together into something special and delicious!
Leftover Ham and Fried Chicken Monte Cristo Cordon Bleu

18. Fried Chicken Salad Sliders

Whether you repurpose leftover fried chicken or opt for a supermarket shortcut. These Fried Chicken Salad Sliders are packed with creamy chicken salad goodness.

Fried Chicken Salad Sliders
The chicken salad is rich and creamy thanks to the mayo and fried chicken, but it also has fresh and crunchy celery and scallions. Then, a layer of crunch and freshness from the shredded cabbage. And the soft, buttery bread elevates it.
Fried Chicken Salad Sliders

19. Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad

Bursting with flavor, this Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad features crunchy leftover fried chicken, boiled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.

Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
This Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad is a twist on a traditional cobb salad, and is packed full of crispy chicken, boiled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese!
Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad

20. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Prepare for a zesty adventure with these Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Packed with shredded leftover fried chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and scallions, it’s a delightful Mexican twist.

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and scallions is a tasty twist on a Mexican favorite.
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats

21. Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich

Spice up your sandwich game with this Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich. Indulge in the fiery goodness of crispy leftover fried chicken nestled between fluffy sandwiches.

Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
Super-easy light, fluffy biscuits, with enough structure to hold a sandwich, completely let the spicy chicken shine! They're drizzled with honey and topped with sweet and spicy pickles or jalapenos!
Spicy Fried Chicken Biscuit Sandwich

22. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is rich, flavorful, and requires minimal effort. The creamy sauce brings the perfect amount of heat to complement the tender leftover fried chicken.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is rich and flavorful without much work. The sauce is creamy with a little bit of heat for the perfect meal.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

23. Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Casserole is made with flavorful leftover fried chicken, pasta, black beans, corn, and gooey cheese. It’s a dinner recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit every time.

Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Fiesta Chicken Casserole is an easy chicken casserole recipe that is so simple to make with chicken, pasta, black beans, corn, seasonings, and cheese!
Fiesta Chicken Casserole

24. Buffalo Chicken Wrap

In just 5 minutes, you’ll experience the perfect blend of zesty buffalo flavor, creamy ranch, and leftover fried chicken. With this Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Make this delicious Buffalo chicken wrap recipe in just 5 minutes! Lots of buffalo flavor and ranch make this wrap a hit.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap

25. Spicy Sriracha Chicken Noodles

Savor this Spicy Sriracha Chicken Noodles recipe that combines tender leftover fried chicken. Add in ramen noodles, a tantalizing blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, and crunchy peanuts.

Spicy Sriracha Chicken Noodles
This easy noodle recipe only requires 6 ingredients – Chicken, ramen noodles, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, and peanuts.
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Noodles

26. Asian Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Asian Chicken Salad. Juicy, leftover fried chicken takes center stage, accompanied by an peanut dressing.

Asian Chicken Salad
With perfectly juicy, tender teriyaki chicken and the most amazing peanut dressing ever! It’s quick, simple, and perfect for a crowd!
Asian Chicken Salad

27. Picnic Fried Chicken Salad

Get your picnic vibes going with this Picnic Fried Chicken Salad. Packed with all your favorite picnic goodies, including crispy leftover fried chicken and fresh veggies.

Picnic Fried Chicken Salad
This super easy salad uses fried chicken tenders from the grocery store deli, with the option to chop your own veggies, or buy them pre-chopped for a truly no-cook, no-prep lunch or dinner.
Picnic Fried Chicken Salad

28. Smoked Paprika Fried Chicken Club Sandwich

Crispy leftover fried chicken seasoned with smoky paprika, stacked with crispy bacon, fresh veggies, and tangy mayo. It’s a sandwich experience you won’t want to miss.

Smoked Paprika Fried Chicken Club Sandwich
A deliciously juicy fried chicken breast in a triple-decker sandwich that's a complete dinner in itself.
Smoked Paprika Fried Chicken Club Sandwich

29. Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Tender, juicy leftover fried chicken coated in a tantalizing hot sauce, nestled between a perfectly toasted brioche bun. It’s crispy, spicy, and addictive.

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
Juicy fried chicken smothered in a delicious hot sauce between a toasted brioche bun makes this classic chicken sandwich irresistible!
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

30. Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini

Try this Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini. Smoky grilled leftover fried chicken, homemade pesto, gooey mozzarella, fresh basil, and juicy tomatoes, all pressed between crusty sourdough bread.

Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini
Made with smoky grilled chicken, herby and bright homemade pesto, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and juicy tomatoes – pressed between two pieces of sourdough bread – making it the perfect meal for any time of day.
Chicken Caprese Pesto Panini

31. Nacho Chicken Casserole

Packed with crunchy nacho goodness, tender leftover fried chicken, and cheesy deliciousness. This Nacho Chicken Casserole is a casserole worth cheering for. Top with sour cream for added flavor.

Nacho Chicken Casserole
It combines all of the flavors of nachos and a casserole without much work at all.
Nacho Chicken Casserole

32. Crockpot Chicken Taquitos

Packed with savory leftover fried chicken, ooey-gooey cheese, and all your favorite Mexican flavors. These Crockpot Chicken Taquitos will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Crockpot Chicken Taquitos
This Crock pot Chicken Taquitos Recipe is so easy and requires little work because the slow cooker does all the cooking for you!
Crockpot Chicken Taquitos

33. Crunchy Middle Eastern Chicken Salad

With crispy leftover fried chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty dressing. This Crunchy Middle Eastern Chicken Salad is a salad worth savoring. Make this recipe in less than 15 minutes.

Crunchy Middle Eastern Chicken Salad
Standard deli chicken salad has mayonnaise and celery but I see it as a blank canvas for lots of flavorings. Here I went Middle Eastern with tahini and za'atar.
Crunchy Middle Eastern Chicken Salad

34. Homemade Chicken and Waffles

Sink your teeth into juicy Southern leftover fried chicken atop fluffy waffles, drizzled with a heavenly sweet and spicy sauce. It’s a match made in foodie heaven.

Homemade Chicken and Waffles
My recipe includes juicy Southern fried chicken and fluffy waffles with an amazing sweet and spicy sauce made with maple syrup or honey.
Homemade Chicken and Waffles

35. Chicken Falafel Bowl

Packed with vibrant veggies, crispy leftover fried chicken, creamy hummus, and homemade garlic sauce. This Chicken Falafel Bowl is a healthy street food delight. You can even even use store bought chicken.

Chicken Falafel Bowl
These Chicken Falafel Bowls are a healthy version of your favorite street food loaded with veggies, hummus, and homemade garlic sauce.
Chicken Falafel Bowl

Easy and Delicious Leftover Crispy Fried Chicken Recipes:

Leftover fried chicken is the ultimate culinary canvas for creating exciting and enticing dishes. From crispy chicken salad sliders to smoky chipotle chicken salad, the possibilities are endless. You can even use rotisserie chicken.

Whether you’re craving comfort food like creamy chicken alfredo or venturing into global flavors with Asian-inspired wraps. These recipes using leftover fried chicken transform ordinary leftovers into extraordinary meals.

So, grab your apron and let your creativity soar with these mouth-watering recipes with leftover fried cooked chicken.

Say hello to the tantalizing world of leftover fried chicken recipes. These recipes are mouth watering and easy to make with fried chicken. Get ready to unlock a world of delicious possibilities with every leftover bite. #eatingonadime #leftoverfriedchickenrecipes #friedchickenrecipes

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