Roast Chicken Recipes and What to Do with Leftovers

If you’re after roast chicken recipes that are easy, reliable, and full of flavour, this collection gives you plenty of ideas to play with. Each recipe leans on simple ingredients you probably already have, and you’ll still get juicy meat and a nicely crisp finish without fuss. There are also a few smart ways to turn any leftovers into another tasty meal.

Roast chicken ends up on a lot of tables for good reason. It doesn’t need much work to taste great, and you can change the whole recipe just by tweaking the seasoning; think garlic, herbs, lemon, or a mix of all three.

Dutch Oven Roast Chicken

This Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that requires minimal preparation with just a handful of ingredients. It is a very simple yet perfect one-pot dish you may serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or as a Sunday roast.

To learn more: Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken

Rice Stuffed Chicken

This delicious Rice Stuffed Chicken is a great dish for festive dinners and small gatherings, or as an alternative to traditional Roast turkey. It is a special way to roast a chicken, and it definitely feels like a treat! Making this scrumptious stuffed roast chicken is surprisingly easy and straightforward.

To learn more: Rice Stuffed Chicken

Air Fryer Roast Chicken

This Air Fryer whole roast chicken is full of flavor, crispy skin, and juicy meat. So easy to make with just a few ingredients and cooks in under an hour. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, small gathering, or relaxed Sunday lunch.

To learn more: Whole Chicken in Air Fryer with Crispy Skin

White Chicken Enchiladas

Soft flour tortillas filled with flavorful chicken and shredded cheese then topped with a velvety white sauce made with flour, butter, chicken broth, sour cream, and jalapeños. Ready in just 45 minutes, this White Chicken Enchilada casserole is perfect for an easy and quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

To learn more: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce

Air fryer version: Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

Chicken and Dumplings

Deliciously rich and creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup have been warming hearts and soothing souls for generations. From the tender chicken pieces to the fluffy dumplings and the flavorful broth, this easy chicken and dumpling soup is comfort food at its best.

To learn more: Easy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe

Circassian Chicken

Çerkez Tavuğu (Circassian Chicken) is a delicious mezze/appetiser made of shredded poached chicken mixed with a creamy walnut sauce. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey or stale bread pieces.

To learn more: Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken

Chicken Macaroni Salad

This Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad recipe is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for any occasion. It is loaded with leftover shredded chicken or turkey, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing made with mustard, mayo, and pesto.

To learn more: Easy Chicken Macaroni Salad

Chicken Fatteh

Fatteh is an Egyptian and Levantine dish made with pieces of fresh, toasted, grilled, or stale flatbread topped with other ingredients such as chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, garlicky yogurt, and cooked leftover chicken or turkey pieces.

To learn more: Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh