Three ways to spruce up your chicken leftovers

Three ways to spruce up your chicken leftovers

Are you not sure what to do with your chicken leftovers after a big lunch or supper? Try these delicious recipes. 

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Tis the season for family gatherings and big lunches. This also means that you will have a lot of leftovers that could end up in the bin. 

Don't let those "boring" leftovers go to waste. You can spruce them up into delicious new dishes. Chicken leftovers are common in most households after big gatherings and are the easiest to incorporate into other recipes. 

Here are three things you can make with your chicken leftovers. 

Chicken Quesadillas

These chicken quesadillas are another quick and easy dish to make. You can make them for breakfast or lunch in just 15 minutes. Caffeinated Coconut shared three ways to make these delicious quesadillas with chicken leftovers. 

"I love these. I also put lettuce in mine like a taco. Been making these for years.  I will try yours! You can’t go wrong!!" one person said. 

Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta

You can't go wrong with chicken pasta. This recipe by Fizys Kitchen will bring your chicken leftovers back to life and it takes just eight minutes to make. 

"I just sat down to eat this recipe and it’s really good. Hitting the spot! Thank you," one YouTube user commented after trying the recipe.

Chicken Patties

Chicken patties are a hit with both young and old. But did you know you can make them with leftover chicken? This recipe from the YouTube channel, 'Natasha's Kitchen', was a hit with her subscribers. 

It received more than a million views on the video-sharing platform. "I made it this week and not only did I get points for making dinner so my wife could relax but it was absolutely delicious. You're the best," one of her followers wrote. 

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