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Lots of Thanksgiving leftovers?
We've got lots of turkey leftover ideas that are fresh, unique and so delicious!
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite days of the year! It's such a joy to gather with the people we love, share a fabulous meal, and reflect on all we're thankful for. But once the day is over, the leftovers can be more than you know what to do with. We've got 10 turkey leftover ideas that are fresh and fabulously delicious!

If you're looking for fresh, creative ways to put them to good use, this post is for you. Most of these recipes call for chicken, but turkey is the perfect substitute this time of year, so use what you have. Enjoy!
Easy Turkey Dinner Galette
Got leftovers? Make this delicious Easy Turkey Dinner Galette, a rustic, free-form tart that you can put together in less than 20 minutes! It's like Thanksgiving revisited - in brand new clothes!
Hearty, Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili
This Hearty, Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili is bursting with fabulous flavor. We love that it's also loaded with fresh veggies and lean protein! A triple win!
Homemade Chicken Pasta Soup
This delicious Homemade Chicken 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!
Delicious Turkey Corn Chowder
Chocked full of veggies, this delicious chowder has no cream, it's thickened with corn!
Chicken Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder
This healthy, hearty Chicken Cauliflower Cheddar Chowder is creamy and rich with no cream! It's loaded with veggies and lean chicken (or turkey) and comes together quickly!
Italian Chicken Pastina Soup (aka Italian Nonna's Penicillin Soup)
This cozy, comforting soup is also called Italian Nonna's Penicillin soup because it's known to cure just about anything that ails you! It hits the spot on a chilly day, for sure!
Feel-Better Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This delicious Chicken Gnocchi Soup is true "comfort in a bowl". It's loaded with fresh veggies, lean protein and soft, pillowy gnocchi in every delicious bite!
Super Easy Chicken Enchiladas Verde
With a few easy shortcuts, you can have these delicious Easy Chicken Enchiladas Verde on your table in less than an hour!
Peruvian Chicken and Rice Soup
This vibrant, delicious Peruvian Chicken and Rice Soup is loaded with lean protein and a boatload of fresh, healthy veggies! Make it low carb... or not, depending on your preference and/or dietary restrictions.
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