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From soups to salads, we've got you covered with delicious ways to transform your leftover turkey!
We love traditional Thanksgiving food around here. But when Thanksgiving's over, we're ready for new and different ways to eat all that leftover turkey. Having leftover turkey on hand can be such a time saver when making new meals.
Plan ahead when you're making your grocery list for Thanksgiving and pick up a few ingredients for some of these recipes. You'll be thrilled later in the weekend when you're ready for something new and convenient.
Got leftovers? Give them brand new clothes with this delicious Easy Turkey Dinner Galette. You can put it together in less than 20 minutes!
Turkey Corn Chowder- This delicious chowder is loaded with veggies and lean protein. There’s no cream as it’s thickened with corn!
The Best Turkey Tortilla Soup- With layers of fabulous flavor, this soup is perfect for leftover turkey.
Turkey Pasta Soup- This is the ultimate comfort soup that everyone from kids to adults will love.
Chopped Kale, Turkey, and Apple Salad- This salad will hit the spot after heavy holiday food. It's healthy, fresh and super delicious with chopped kale, leftover turkey (or chicken), apples, red grapes, and toasted maple pecans.
With a few easy shortcuts, you can have these delicious Easy Enchiladas Verde on your table in less than an hour! If you're over the Thanksgiving flavors, this is the recipe for you! Leftover Turkey makes this a snap to put together!
This healthy, delicious Chicken (or Turkey) Black Bean Chili, made with rotisserie chicken (or leftover turkey) and lots of fresh veggies, is a perfect way to warm up a chilly day.
This delicious Provencal Roasted Chicken (or Turkey) Salad is bright, fresh and delicious. We can't get enough of the Mango Curry Dressing!
Plan ahead and your future self will thank you! Any of these leftover turkey recipes will be a hit with your family and friends.
P.S. Some of these recipes have been specifically created to use up leftover turkey. Some call for rotisserie chicken - just substitute the same amount of turkey and you'll be good to go!
Jessie says
I can’t pull up the turkey pasta soup recipe, only the picture
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Jessie, yes you're right. I'm not sure why, but this recipe has just disappeared! I plan to re-post it this fall!
Anne says
Oh no! This was my favorite soup recipe and it’s disappeared! I was going to make it this weekend! (I often make it with chicken). 😫
Chris Scheuer says
It's back! https://thecafesucrefarine.com/homemade-chicken-pasta-soup/
Susan says
What delicious ideas, Chris! I'm loving the sounds of that black bean chili!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
LOVE those soups and that chili! All great ways to use up leftover turkey. PINNED!
Liz says
Ooh, I'm so glad we bought an extra big turkey! I'd love to try your soups!!! Hope you and your lovely family have a fabulous Thanksgiving! xo
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I really hope I have lots of extra turkey Chris because all these recipes look awesome! I'd need to make them all because I'd have a hard time choosing just one! Happy Thanksgiving!
Peggy Kneen says
Chris, you always put a smile on my face when I open your posts! I can always count on you to help me out with, treats, side dishes, soups, entrees etc.! You are my go to girl! Thank you and have a terrific Thanksgiving with the people you love!
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much, Peggy! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Really regretting that I won't have any leftover turkey this week. These delicious dishes make me want to go out and buy a turkey right now 🙂