I often use leftover chicken in my recipes, as we always have some left from our Sunday roast. The leftover chicken is easy to use and has great flavour, as you get a mix of both white and brown meat.
Equally, I also find it so much cheaper to roast a whole chicken and use the meat for two or three recipes. So I often do this rather than buying chicken breast or thighs. Plus it’s less wasteful and the carcass makes for great stock if you have the time to boil it down.
All my recipes are gluten free, as I have coeliac disease and have to follow a strict gluten free diet. However, many are simply naturally gluten free, making them perfect for the whole family. Or for serving to friends and visitors.
Gluten free food is just as delicious as “normal” food, so whether you need to eat gluten free or not have a browse of my recipe collection. I guarantee you’ll enjoy these tasty leftover chicken recipes!
1) Chicken, Mushroon & Sundried Tomato Risotto
This chicken, mushroom and sundried tomato risotto recipe is naturally gluten free and makes the most glorious meal. Packed with those headline ingredients, plus peas for a pop of freshness, this is a lovely creamy risotto that is sheer comfort food at its best.
2) Creamy Tomato & Chicken Pasta
This creamy tomato & chicken pasta is pure comfort food. What’s more, it’s quick and easy to make too! A rich tomato base combined with creamy mascarpone, plus chicken, spinach and cherry tomatoes for an Italian-inspired gluten free pasta dish.
3) Thai-Style Chicken Noodle Soup
This healthy chicken noodle soup is a staple in our household and an excellent way to use up roast chicken leftovers. It features a warming broth, which you can add fresh chilli too if you like a bit of spice, with rice noodles, soft chicken pieces, mushrooms, sweetcorn and spring onion.
4) Chicken Puff Pie
This easy chicken puff pie is made using pre-made gluten free puff pastry for a speedy, tasty meal. The chicken pie filling is absolutely gorgeous, and packed full of chicken, bacon, carrots and more in a rich and creamy sauce. And that pastry goes wonderfully golden and crisp on top when baked.
5) Chicken, Mushroom & Pancetta Shortcrust Pie
One seriously tasty gluten free pie, filled with a creamy sauce packed with chicken, mushroom, pancetta and veg. All encased in buttery homemade gluten free shortcrust pastry.
6) Spanish Chicken, Chorizo & Chickpea Stew
This Spanish chicken, chorizo and chickpea stew is a speedy and delicious dinner that is suitable for the whole family. It is naturally gluten free and dairy free and can be served as a standalone dish or with a side of new potatoes or crusty gluten free bread.
7) Peanut Butter Tahini Noodles
A 15-minute noodle dish with gorgeous peanut butter tahini sauce. A great way to use up leftover roast chicken and a really quick and satisfying meal.
8) Teriyaki Chicken Noodles
Seriously tasty teriyaki sauce smothers rice noodles, chicken and veggies. This dish can easily be made with leftover chicken, just add the chicken along with the veggies.
9) Indian-Style Chicken Curry
My gluten free Indian-style chicken curry is gently-spiced and packed with flavour, the perfect money-saving equivalent to your classic Indian takeaway. You can make it with leftover chicken, simply add 10 minutes before the end of cooking.
10) Satay Chicken Coconut Curry
A mild, peanut and coconut thai-style curry sauce with chicken, aubergine and spinach. Making it with leftover roast chicken really helps the delicious sauce infuse into the meat. A firm favourite dinner in our house and very kid friendly.
11) Chicken, Nectarine & Blackberry Salad
Try something a bit different with this healthy chicken salad. Paired with juicy nectarines and blackberries, with crunchy radish, leaves and soft mozzarella. Add some homemade gluten free garlic bread too for a more filling lunch option.
12) Homemade Pizza
Leftover chicken is a perfect topping for pizza and I’ve got the homemade gluten free base recipe you NEED to try!
