13 leftover turkey recipes to use up that leftover turkey after the big meal. Great recipes to make turkey leftovers into more great meals!
The big turkey dinner is one of my favourite meals. And I know I’m not alone there. It’s probably just because we don’t have that giant meal very often, only a couple times a year usually, which makes it such a favourite.
But does everyone get just as excited for the turkey leftovers?
I have to admit that I do.
Now maybe it’s because I’m the cook at my house, but I’m perfectly happy just have turkey sandwiches and reheated turkey dinner until all the turkey leftovers are gone. The rest of my family doesn’t get quite as excited for this plan as I do though.
They like the leftover meal once, sandwiches once, and then they’re kind of done with the turkey.
Which is unfortunate, because there’s definitely still a lot of turkey left at that point. I may have a problem with always buying the biggest turkey I can find. What can I say? It’s no more effort to cook a big turkey so why not?
But, since no one is happy eating sandwiches for at least a week, I’ve had to start coming up with “new” meals to use the turkey leftovers in. This way my job is easier – cooking is so fast when your meat is already cooked and ready to use – and everyone in the house is happy because it’s not a “leftover” meal again.
Since I know everyone else is looking for ways to use up that turkey too, I’ve rounded up 13 of our favourite leftover turkey recipes for you.
Most of these leftover turkey recipes are written for chicken – simply replace the chicken with cooked, chopped turkey and you’re good to go. If the recipe calls for cooking the chicken, you can obviously skip that step. A couple of these call for ground chicken or turkey – skip the cooking step and use chopped, cooked turkey instead – it will turn out great this way as well.
13 Leftover Turkey Recipes
13 recipes to use that leftover turkey in so you don't have to eat turkey dinner more times than you'd like in order to get rid of it all!
Chicken Pot Pie
This homemade, from scratch chicken pot pie is super easy to make. One of our favourite meals, this easy chicken pot pie is comfort food at it's finest!
One Pot Turkey Mushroom Tortellini
Tender cheese tortellini in a creamy white sauce, this one pot turkey mushroom tortellini is a family favourite - plus it's ready in 30 minutes!
30 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup
This 30 minute chicken noodle soup is perfect with either chicken or turkey, is super fast and easy to make, and will be a family favourite for sure!
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
This buffalo chicken pizza is our favourite for pizza night - easy to make and so full of flavour, if you love buffalo chicken you will love this pizza!
Chicken Corn Chowder
This chicken corn chowder is one of our favourite meals to make with leftover cooked chicken or turkey. It's full of flavour, so easy to make, and can be made in the slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in the Instant Pot!
Thai Chicken and Vegetable Soup
This Thai chicken and vegetable soup is so fast and easy to make and is ready in 30 minutes for the perfect dinner!
Creamy One Pot Turkey and Rice
This 30 minute creamy one pot turkey and rice is filled with flavour and a fantastic way to use up your leftover turkey! Fast, easy, delicious.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
This chicken pot pie soup is thick and creamy (without any cream!) and ready to eat in 30 minutes - a great way to use up chicken (or turkey) leftovers!
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
Slow cooker chicken taco soup - the easiest soup to toss in the slow cooker in the morning, and so full of flavour. The whole family will love it!
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Rolls
This buffalo chicken pizza rolls recipe is so easy to make. It's the perfect easy dinner, game day snack, or make ahead lunch!
Greek Pasta Salad
This Greek pasta salad is the perfect side dish - quick and easy to make and everyone loves it! Add protein like chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal!
Pesto Chicken Pull Apart Sliders
These easy to make, pesto chicken pull apart sliders are the perfect quick and easy dinner. And the leftover sliders are amazing for lunch the next day!
Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and easy weeknight meal, this peanut chicken stir fry is filled with veggies and an amazing homemade peanut sauce - plus it's ready in 30 minutes!
BETTY moore
Thursday 27th of December 2018
I can't get the recipe for chicken pull apart sliders'
Stacey
Wednesday 2nd of January 2019
So sorry for the late response here, I've been taking some time off to spend with family over the holidays! Here's the link: https://bake-eat-repeat.com/pesto-chicken-pull-apart-sliders-recipe/, and I've updated it in the post too. So sorry that wasn't in there properly for you!
Mimi
Thursday 27th of December 2018
All great ideas! I decided to cook a turkey on New Year’s Day, so I’ll keep these ideas on hand. There are only two of us now, but leftovers are always welcome!
Sunshine Sunflower
Wednesday 26th of December 2018
Just made the Creamy One Pot Turkey and Rice. It was outstanding! It will feed 6 because everyone will want seconds.
Stacey
Wednesday 2nd of January 2019
So glad you liked it!