Leftovers

What to cook with leftover chicken?

Half a roast chicken in the fridge is a head start, not a chore. These ideas stretch it into a second family meal with things you probably already have.

Creamy chicken & sweetcorn pastaChicken fried riceChicken, leek & potato pie

1. Creamy chicken & sweetcorn pasta

⏲ 20 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 10 minutes; add the peas for the last 2 minutes.
  2. Scoop out a mugful of the cooking water, then drain.
  3. Return the pan to a low heat with the garlic, cream cheese and a splash of the pasta water; stir until silky.
  4. Fold in the chicken and sweetcorn and warm through for 3 minutes.
  5. Season, add lemon and loosen with more water if needed.

2. Chicken fried rice

⏲ 15 mins🍽 Serves 3♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat.
  2. Fry the onion and frozen veg for 3 minutes.
  3. Push to one side, pour in the eggs and scramble until just set.
  4. Add the rice, breaking up clumps, and fry for 4 minutes until piping hot.
  5. Stir in the chicken and soy sauce and cook for 2 more minutes until everything is steaming.

3. Chicken, leek & potato pie

⏲ 45 mins🍽 Serves 4♻ Uses up leftovers

Ingredients

Method

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  1. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, then mash with the milk and season.
  2. Meanwhile soften the leeks in the butter for 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour, then gradually add the stock and simmer for 3 minutes until thick.
  4. Add the mustard and chicken and tip into an ovenproof dish.
  5. Top with the mash and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 20 minutes until golden.

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