Homemade Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Soup on a wood table.

Fresh Ideas for Leftover Turkey

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on November 27, 2021

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Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? These easy recipes repurpose that leftover turkey into something new and delicious!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating with family and friends. I hope you did as well! Last night we discussed how some people could eat Thanksgiving leftovers over and over all weekend and not get tired of them.

Horizontal overhead photo of a pot of Homemade Chicken Pasta Soup in a dark blue Staub cast iron pot on a wood table.

Others said they liked to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and then that's it. If you fall into the former category, we've got plenty of ideas for how to use that leftover turkey. And if you don't have leftover turkey, any of these recipes are delicious with rotisserie chicken.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Easy Turkey Dinner Galette on parchment paper on a wooden table.

Got leftovers? Give them brand new clothes with this delicious Easy Turkey Dinner Galette. You can put it together in less than 20 minutes!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Creamy Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Parmesan Soup in blue and white patterned bowls on a wood table.

If you're looking for a creamy, delicious comfort soup that's loaded with healthy veggies, lean chicken AND comes together quickly, this Chicken (or Turkey) Parmesan Pasta Soup is IT!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Turkey Corn Chowder in a turquoise dutch oven with a small dish of bacon bits in the foreground.

This delicious Turkey Corn Chowder is loaded with veggies and lean protein. There's no cream since it's thickened with corn!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Easy Chicken (or Turkey) Enchiladas Verde in a white square baking dish surrounded by small bowls of toppings.

With a few easy shortcuts, you can have these delicious Easy Chicken (or Turkey) Enchiladas Verde on your table in less than an hour! No one will know you cheated (just a little)!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Chicken (or Turkey) and RIce Soup in a white porcelain pot with brass trimmed handles.

This really is one of the best, most flavorful Chicken (0r Turkey) and Rice Soups we've ever tasted! And with the help of rotisserie chicken (or leftover turkey), it's super easy too!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Chicken (or Turkey) Black Bean Chili in a turquoise dutch oven surrounded by small bowls of toppings.

This healthy, delicious Chicken (or Turkey) Black Bean Chili, made with rotisserie chicken (or Turkey) and lots of fresh veggies, is a perfect way to warm up a chilly day.

 

Vertical photo of Chicken (or Turkey) Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder in a white dutch oven with white bowls and spoons stacked in the background.

This healthy, hearty Chicken (or Turkey) Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder is creamy and rich with no cream! It's loaded with veggies and lean chicken (or turkey) and comes together quickly!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Warm Chicken (or Turkey) and Roasted Potato Salad in a black serving bowl on a granite countertop.

This Warm Chicken (or Turkey) and Roasted Potato Salad is fresh, healthy, and loaded with delicious seasonal flavor!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Soup in a blue Staub cast iron pot.

This delicious Homemade Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Soup tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, but in reality, you can put it together, start to finish in less than an hour! It's also fabulous with leftover turkey!

 

Vertical overhead photo of Italian Chicken (or Turkey) Pasta Veggie Soup in a large white pot with herbs and cheese

This Italian Chicken (or Turkey) Vegetable Soup is bursting with the fabulous flavors of Italy and is chocked full of healthy veggies, lean chicken and ditalini pasta for a delicious splurge. It comes together easily and makes great leftovers!

 

Thought for the day:

You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds,
God our Savior,
the Hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas.
You formed the mountain by Your power
having armed yourself with strengh.
Psalm 65:5-6

What we're listening to for inspiration:

This is My Father's World

 

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