When we roast a chicken, we often have leftover meat that we don’t know what to do with. Throwing it away is a waste, and eating the same meal repeatedly can get boring. So, let’s look at 10 meal ideas using roast chicken that go beyond the usual chicken salad or chicken soup.
1. Chicken Quesadillas: Use shredded roast chicken, tortillas, cheese, and spices to make a filling and delicious meal. Cut into wedges and dip it in a dipping sauce.
2. Chicken Fried Rice: Saute onions, garlic, and cooked rice in a pan. Add roast chicken pieces, peas, and scrambled egg to the pan and stir in your favorite sauce.
3. Chicken Pot Pie: Mix the leftover chicken with vegetables, gravy/broth, and some seasoning. Put the mixture in a pie dish and top it with pie crust. Bake until crust is golden brown.
4. Chicken Enchiladas: Roll up roast chicken, cheese, salsa, and spices in a tortilla. Cover with enchilada sauce and bake until bubbly and heated through.
5. Chicken Fajitas: Cut the roast chicken into strips and cook with onions and peppers. Serve with tortillas, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
6. Chicken Alfredo: Cook pasta and mix it with cooked roast chicken and a homemade Alfredo sauce. Top with some Parmesan cheese.
7. Chicken Tikka Masala: Shred the roast chicken and mix it with a homemade Masala sauce. Serve with rice and naan bread for a spicy dinner.
8. Chicken and Waffles: Make waffles, top with pieces of roast chicken and drizzle with syrup. A unique and comfort breakfast treat!
9. Chicken Tacos: Fill taco shells with shredded roast chicken, cheese, guacamole, and salsa.
10. Buffalo Chicken Dip: Mix shredded roast chicken with cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheese. Bake until bubbly and serve with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
These are just a few ideas to get started with. You can modify and mix them up, use seasonal vegetables and fruits to create healthy and delicious meals. Now, what are you waiting for? Grab that leftover roast chicken and start cooking!
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