Fat Free Leftover Chicken Recipes

If you have some leftover chicken and you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious recipe to use it in then give this a try. A creamy cheese sauce with chunks of leftover chicken, sweetcorn and spinach all stirred through pasta. This Leftover Chicken Pasta is ready in under 15 minutes.

This quick and easy meal is our favourite leftover chicken recipe. It's super comforting and adaptable too, so it's a great way to use up other leftovers as well. It only uses a small amount of chicken, so it's perfect for when you only have a little leftover. A budget friendly meal that the whole family will love.

If you are looking for some other chicken recipes to try, then why not try our Coronation Chicken, Crispy Chicken Goujons, Slow Cooker Chicken Korma, Hunter's Chicken or Caprese Chicken?

Easy Leftover Chicken Recipes (keto, Paleo, Whole30)

Five: Drain the pasta and reserve a little pasta water. Add the pasta and reserved water to the chicken mixture. Mix well so that all the pasta is coated. Season to taste.

There is no need to spend ages making a creamy pasta sauce, as you can make an incredible one with some cream cheese, Parmesan, milk and starchy pasta water. If you have ever just stirred cream cheese into cooked pasta before, you will know that it ends up really dry and not very enjoyable, but pasta water totally changes that.

Adding starchy pasta water (just 100ml is enough) to a fat like cream cheese will create an emulsion and this gives a really silky smooth sauce and helps it cling to the pasta. Make sure you scoop out the water just before draining, as this ensures that it is nice and starchy.

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As for the cream cheese itself, we like to use full fat Philadelphia, as it has the best flavour and it isn't watery like some of the cheaper ones can be.

Heart icon Healthy Swap Pasta dishes can definitely be part of a healthy and balanced diet, but portion control is key. Swap the white pasta for wholegrain spaghetti and add some leafy greens for a nutrient boost. You can also use reduced fat cream cheese, but it will give the sauce a different texture and it won't be as creamy.

If you want to bulk this meal our a bit, then serve it with some garlic bread. Either buy some ready made, or make your own easy garlic bread by cutting up some French stick and spreading it with a mix of butter, crushed garlic and dried herbs. Then pop it in the oven for 10 minutes. Why not try our Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread?

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You could also keep it simple with a big green salad. The key to an epic green salad is to use a variety of greens, like romaine, spinach, kale and rocket. You want leafy greens, but crunch too. Then you need the perfect dressing. Why not try our Lemon Vinaigrette, Honey and Mustard Dressing or Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette. You could also try our Grilled Little Gem Salad, or Cucumber and Radish Salad.

If you want to add a big side of vegetables, then we recommend our Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli, Garlic Green Beans, Air Fryer Carrots, or Roasted Lemon Asparagus.

Reheat: You can reheat leftovers in a frying pan on a low heat. Add a splash of full fat milk to the pan to loosen it up.

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If you use your favourite gluten free pasta and make sure that there is no cross contamination, then this is a delicious gluten free meal.

You can easily double this recipe and it doesn't change the cooking time. Just make sure that you have a big enough frying pan to hold double the ingredients.

Yes, you can swap the cream cheese, milk and parmesan for a tomato based sauce. Why not try our Easy Pasta Sauce recipe?

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Heart icon Extra tips • To make this even quicker, use some fresh tagliatelle which is ready in a few minutes. • Don't forget to reserve some of the pasta water. You really don't want to skip this step, as it makes the sauce so silky. • If you like your food spicy, then add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes on top before serving. • Add a splash of olive oil to the pan before serving for an extra boost of flavour. • Serve with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper if you like.

A creamy cheese sauce with chunks of leftover chicken, sweetcorn and spinach, mixed into pasta. This Leftover Chicken Pasta is ready in under 15 minutes.

Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 666 kcal | Carbohydrates: 73 g | Protein: 49 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 113 mg | Sodium: 443 mg | Potassium: 807 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 2645 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 281 mg | Iron: 3 mg

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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.An easy, quick and family friendly meal, Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice is perfect for a busy weeknight and a great way to use up your roast chicken leftovers…No leftover chicken? No problem. Read on to find out how to ‘create’ some leftovers…

Hands up who loves a good chicken roast dinner? Me, me, me!! It’s definitely one of my favourites…especially my latest favouriteGreek Roast Chickenor my ever popularClassic Roast Chicken with Homemade Gravy.

But inevitably with a roast chicken there’s always some leftovers (especially if you are like me and deliberately create some leftovers!) and then there’s the dilemma of what to make with it.

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Of course you could make chicken sandwiches or have cold meat and salad…but if you want to try something a bit more interesting, why not give my Leftover Chicken and Egg Fried Rice a go?

What’s more, by using a pack of ready prepared rice and easy veggies (hardly any chopping!), it’s quick too – this recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish – perfect for when time is tight, but you still want to eat well.

No leftover chicken? No problem – simply pan fry two chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side on a medium heat, leave to rest for 5 minutes, shred using a couple of forks and then continue with the recipe below.

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To make this meal a little healthier I have used brown rice, but it will work just as well if you use white rice.

I have used pre-cooked rice to make this dish really quick and easy, but if you prefer to cook your own rice, do that first – you will need about 170g uncooked rice to produce 500g cooked rice.

When you have cooked your rice, you must cool it down first before starting this recipe – warm rice will not work as well! I find the quickest way to do this is to drain my cooked rice in a sieve and then run the cold tap over it until it is cool.

Best Leftover Chicken Recipes

Finally I leave it to sit over the pan it cooked in until it has dried out a little bit. Alternatively leave your rice to cool to room temperature, then put it in a plastic box in the fridge until you need it.

This recipe will also work really well with leftover pork, ham, bacon or pre-cooked prawns.Alternatively, to make a vegetarian version, you could use tofu or Quorn chicken pieces. This recipe is naturally dairy free and if you make sure you use gluten free soy sauce (tamari), it is gluten free too.

No leftover chicken? No problem – simply pan fry two chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side on a medium heat, leave to rest for 5 minutes, shred using a couple of forks and then continue with the recipe above.

Healthy Low Fat Recipes

Have you got your hands on a copy of my meal plan yet? If not CLICK HERE to download a copy of my FREE 4 Week Easy Dinners Meal Plan today!One-pot low-carb leftover chicken recipe with spinach is my family’s original one-pot wonder with rotisserie chicken, spinach and canned beans. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, and I’ve got lots of ideas for toppings and substitutions!

I'm still reeling over the fact that it's 2018, and still recovering from the holiday season, but it's been nice to get back to our regular work + school routine this week.

We had such a great Christmas and a fun New Year's -- complete with an early countdown and a cookie-and-milk toast for the kids with some neighbor friends -- and I feel recharged and ready to tackle a new year!

Leftover Chicken Pasta

(Though now that I think about it, it is similar to my Southern New Year’s Day dinner skillet that has chicken, collard and black-eyed peas. And I've since made a leftover Thanksgiving edition: one pot turkey and white beans with spinach is fast