8 ways with rotisserie chicken

Ever find yourself with a fridge full of roast leftovers? The humble roast chicken – whether homemade or store-bought – is one of the most versatile leftover foods. From sandwiches to pastas and pies (and don’t forget homemade chicken stock!), you’ll never run out of options to use up this glorious dinner favourite. Here are eight ways to take your next-day roasted chook to new heights.

Shred up your leftover chicken and pop it into this light yet comforting Thai green curry chicken soup.

These tomato-and-chicken empanadas with basil oil are the perfect party snack.

Picnic weather is on its way and these Coronation chicken wraps using your leftover roast chook are delicious for al fresco feasting.

Pulled roast chicken plus canned cream of chicken soup make this bacon-and-chicken pie a breeze to whip up.

Use your chicken bones to make some wholesome stock and then use the leftover meat to shred into this warming and nutritious quick chicken noodle soup.

Your next Tex-Mex night will be a hit with this chicken enchilada casserole.

It’s like a roast dinner in a pie. This chicken phyllo pie with roasted veggies hits the spot with crunchy phyllo and loads of glorious veg.

This cheesy bake with chicken, bacon and mushroom is the ideal midweek meal.