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

Bought a ready-made barbecued chicken from the supermarket or made a delicious roast chook for dinner last night, and aren’t sure what to do with the leftovers? We have your back with these tasty ideas to use your leftover roast chicken.

If you’re sick of the standard chicken, lettuce and mayo sandwich combo, this collection of recipes should excite you. From our air fryer chicken chimichangas to chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes, there’s nothing boring about these tasty and convenient chicken recipes. In many of these recipes, you can simply replace the mince, thigh fillets or other cuts with your leftover roast chicken to make them even easier and quicker to get on the table. Whip up impressive family dinners with minimal effort. Let’s get cooking.

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Remove the meat from the bones and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Use the bones to make this easy chicken stock. To freeze leftover meat, wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to a month, and thaw in the fridge overnight.

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