Description
Turn last night’s chicken into a dinner that tastes like anything but leftovers. This Leftover Chicken Dinner wraps shredded rotisserie or baked chicken with sautéed mushrooms, creamy cheese, and herbs inside tender pasta sheets. Baked until melty and golden, this easy recipe is the perfect comfort food fix. It’s great for a quick dinner idea, healthy meal planning, or even a creative way to clean out the fridge. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or food ideas that reduce waste, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded leftover chicken
1 cup sautéed mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large cooked lasagna noodles or thin fresh pasta sheets
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Extra sautéed mushrooms
Additional blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Fresh parsley
Steamed broccoli with lemon
Cherry tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Lay flat to prevent sticking.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, mushrooms, mozzarella, blue cheese (optional), parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon the mixture onto each noodle sheet and roll tightly like a burrito.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil or butter.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
6. Top with extra mushrooms, more blue cheese (if desired), and fresh parsley.
7. Serve warm with suggested sides and enjoy.
Notes
If your chicken is dry, add a spoonful of broth or sour cream to moisten the filling.
For a vegetarian twist, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
Don’t overstuff the pasta rolls to prevent them from tearing or unraveling during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg