25+ Best Leftover Turkey Recipes

These are the 25+ Best Leftover Turkey Recipes. They’re a great way to use up that extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas!

You know I hate wasting food, but leftovers get old fast. So I rounded up my favourite easy ways to repurpose that extra turkey into something fresh and actually good. A few of these were originally chicken recipes, but turkey swaps in perfectly. You’re going to love them!

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Repurpose those holiday leftovers

Leftover turkey can be a big problem when you no longer have a giant holiday crowd to help you eat it. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can reuse your leftovers!

From turkey soup to pot pies, casserole, pasta and more, I rounded up my fave ways to use leftover turkey, to ensure that nothing goes to waste.

Comfort Food Recipes

One of the best ways to use up those leftovers is to create a warm and comforting dish, perfect for chilly nights.

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

These Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies are a lighter version of your fave comfort food in individual serving sizes! They're freezer-friendly, too.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe

This is the creamiest healthy crockpot chicken and rice recipe. It’s so easy to make in the slow cooker with no canned soup required!

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Meal Prep Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

These Meal Prep Chicken Enchiladas Verdes are made with a tomatillo-based salsa verde. They’re like an easy and delicious dinner casserole!

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Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies

These Mini Chicken Curry Pot Pies are so cute! The coconut curry filling comes together easily in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

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Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole via Life Tastes Good

Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole | by Life Tastes Good is a delicious way to use up those holiday leftovers! #LTGrecipes

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos via Bless Her Heart Y’all

Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos: Turn your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into cheesy, spicy, gluten-free party food that will be scooped up in seconds!

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Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd’s Pie via Culinary Ginger

Leftovers never tasted so good! This Turkey Shepherd’s Pie with colorful potato mash is the perfect way to enjoy Thanksgiving again.

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Sandwiches, Wraps & Breads

The easiest way to use up leftover turkey is to trow it in a sandwich or wrap! It makes a great pizza and flatbread topping, too.

Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps

These veggie-filled Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps are the perfect on-the-go lunch, with an avocado Caesar dressing that's lighter on calories.

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Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders

These easy, high-protein BBQ chicken sliders are loaded with tender shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, smoky sauce, and pickles on soft buns.

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Buffalo Chicken Crunchwrap

This Buffalo Chicken Crunchwrap is stuffed with spicy chicken, melty cheese, a crunchy tostada, and creamy ranch—it's so easy to make, too!

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Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread

This easy BBQ chicken flatbread is a quick 20-minute dinner loaded with flavor and protein. It's the perfect way to use up leftover chicken, too!

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High Protein Turkey Roll Ups

Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups are a quick high-protein lunch—packed with lean turkey, fresh veggies, and creamy spread, they're perfect for meal prep.

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Loaded Turkey Panini via Pinch of Yum

Oh hi there. Meet my golden brown panini of melted Muenster cheese, turkey, cranberries, crisped sage, pear slices, goat cheese, and bacon. No but

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Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza via The Stay at Home Chef

Use up all of those Thanksgiving leftovers and make something new and delicious. Thanksgiving leftover pizza is a delicious way to mix things up!

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Soups & Salads

If you want a lighter meal after indulging in all your holiday favourites, make these soups or salads! They’re healthy lunch ideas that you can bring to work.

Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars

These Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars are a perfect low-carb meal prep idea. Just add boiling water, microwave and enjoy!  

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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is comfort in a bowl! It's so easy, creamy and delicious—top it with puff pastry croutons!

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Easy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe

This is the easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup! The hearty comfort food comes together in one pot with a wild rice blend, veggies and sage.

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Easy Turkey Noodle Soup via Pinch of Yum

Easy turkey noodle soup recipe – LIGHT and so flavorful. Perfect for leftovers on a cozy chilly day!

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Leftover Turkey Chili via Salt & Lavender

Put Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this easy and quick leftover turkey chili recipe! It’s loaded with beans and veggies and is ready in just over half an hour to warm you up fast.

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Kale Crunch Salad (Better Than Chick-Fil-A!)

This kale crunch salad with toasted almonds and an apple‑dijon vinaigrette is better than Chick-Fil-A. My version has chicken for protein and chickpeas for fibre.

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Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad via Skinnytaste

Did you eat too much stuffing and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? Here’s a wonderful way to use up any of that leftover turkey if you’re looking for a meal that will be filling yet light.

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Pasta & Noodle Dishes

Leftover turkey is an excellent addition to any of these pasta and noodle recipes! They’re a great way to switch things up if you’re tired of the same old leftovers. Plus they’ll come together quick since the protein is already cooked!

Best Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

This is the best Turkey Tetrazzini! The easy creamy pasta dish with mushrooms and peas is a delicious weeknight dinner.

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Easy Chicken Pasta Bake

This Easy Chicken Pasta Bake is a freezer meal made with lots of veggies and a creamy rose sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese!

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Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats

These Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats are a low carb dinner idea that's bursting with flavour and topped off with a balsamic glaze!

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Easy Creamy Leftover Turkey Pasta Recipe via Salt & Lavender

This easy creamy leftover turkey pasta recipe is the perfect way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Ready in only 20 minutes.

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Leftover Turkey Lasagna via Where is My Spoon

Create a delicious new meal using leftovers: Leftover turkey lasagna with a light cream cheese and cottage cheese sauce.

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Easy Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry {Ready in 30 Minutes!}

This Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a delicious budget-friendly dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! You'll love how quick and easy it is.

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry using Leftovers via Kids Eat by Shanai

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry using Leftover Roast Chicken. Make this easy teriyaki chicken with noodles using chicken leftovers.

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Meal prep tools that are perfect for leftovers

• Glass meal prep containers
• Glass storage containers
• Mason jars
• Reusable silicone bags
• Silicone freezer cubes