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Bring on the Leftovers: Three Easy Recipes You Can Make With Leftover Chicken
Making chicken is an accomplishment. A whole meal can be made with just a few pieces of chicken breast. I certainly feel like a chef when I make juicy chicken and pair it with a variety of sides. But sometimes, I get tired of eating plain chicken.
In lieu of my need to change up my chicken recipes, I’ve piled up my favorite chicken meals. All these recipes are easy to follow and can be made quickly. They're perfect to make for dinner on a weekday night or whenever you want to make use of some leftover chicken you have sitting in your fridge.
But before we dive into the recipes, here’s how I make regular chicken breast. You can stick to your seasonings or however you make chicken. But if you’re looking to change it up, here you go.
Everyday Chicken Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 secs
- Cook Time: 15 secs
- Total Time: 25 secs
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 fresh lime squeezed
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Chicken Marinara Pasta
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Leftover cooked chicken breast
- 1 box pasta your choice
- 1 container marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Shredded cheese your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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Chicken Fried Rice
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Leftover cooked chicken
- Cilantro
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 onion
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
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Chicken Quesadillas
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 1 large flour tortilla
- Shredded cheese your choice
- Butter
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
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Yummy Chicken-based Meals
With these three recipes, leftovers don't have to be boring. Whip up these quick meals and change up your weekly night dinners!