These 25+ Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes are the perfect options for using up that extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Leftover Turkey Recipes
Leftover turkey can be a big problem when you no longer have a giant holiday crowd to help you eat it (check out my top Thanksgiving recipes here). You could just freeze any leftover turkey to save for future meals, or you could try some of these awesome leftover turkey recipes to help you make sure that nothing goes to waste!
There are so many creative ways to use turkey leftovers – you can turn your them into everything from turkey soup to pot pies, casserole, chili, pasta and more.
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Comfort Food Recipes
One of the best ways to use up those turkey leftovers is to create comfort food like pot pies! Try a classic casserole to a unique take on nachos.
Super Easy Mini Turkey Pot Pies
55 minutes
These Super Easy Mini Turkey (or Chicken) Pot Pies are a lighter version of your favourite comfort food in the cutest individual serving sizes!
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Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7800IU | Vitamin C: 34.7mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice {So Easy!}
4 hours 15 minutes
The Creamiest Crockpot Chicken and Rice is so easy to make in your slow cooker – and no soup can is required! Just add frozen veggies, sour cream and cheese. You can also sub in leftover turkey in place of the chicken for an easy meal.
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Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4900IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg
Mini Turkey Curry Pot Pies
45 minutes
These Mini Turkey (or 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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Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2250IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole via Life Tastes Good
This Thanksgiving Casserole combines all of your holiday leftovers (minus the pie. Not that there should ever be leftover pie.) into one delicious dish! Gone are the days of refrigerators being as overstuffed as your family, and the need for “creative” Tupperware solutions.
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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.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. Use this recipe for Christmas too because you can pretty much use any leftovers you have.
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Turkey Enchiladas via Creme de la Crumb
Easy cheesy turkey and black bean enchiladas! Perfect for using up leftover shredded turkey!
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Sandwiches, Wraps & Breads
Looking for an easy way to use up leftover turkey? Throw it in a sandwich or wrap! It also makes a great pizza topping, too.
Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps
35 minutes
These veggie-filled Kale Chicken Caesar Wraps are the perfect on-the-go lunch, with an avocado Caesar dressing that's lighter on calories. Use leftover turkey to make these even easier!
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Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1461mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3517IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2mg
Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce via Carlsbad Cravings
Chipotle Cranberry Turkey Sliders (or chicken!) with Apple Poppy Seed Slaw are a wonderfully delicious way to devour your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!
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Easy Turkey Roll Ups via Fit Foodie Finds
Who needs a new healthy lunch recipe in their life? This turkey pinwheel recipe is great for kids and adults. Pair sun-dried tomato paste with fresh deli turkey, a piece of provolone cheese, and your favorite whole wheat tortilla for a delicious snack or on-the-go lunch!
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Loaded Turkey Panini (For Thanksgiving Leftovers) 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.
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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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Leftover Turkey Bombs via Carlsbad Cravings
Leftover Turkey Bombs are everything you love about Thanksgiving dinner stuffed into soft and chewy stuffing-like biscuits all dipped in luscious gravy! Leftover Turkey dinner “bombs” might even be better than “the real thing.”
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Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Crescent Braid via Spicy Southern Kitchen
A Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Crescent Braid makes a wonderful holiday appetizer. Pillsbury Crescents® makes it super easy to make.
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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 are excellent healthy lunch ideas that you can bring to work.
Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars
30 minutes
These Spiralized Zucchini Chicken Noodle Soup Jars are a perfect low-carb meal prep idea. Use leftover turkey for a quick lunch. Just add boiling water, microwave and enjoy!
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Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1420mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6700IU | Vitamin C: 127.9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup
1 hour
This is the Easiest Chicken Wild Rice Soup made even easier with leftover turkey! The hearty comfort food comes together in one pot with a wild rice blend, veggies and sage.
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Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3509IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
Leftover Turkey Soup via Sweet Peas and Saffron
This leftover turkey soup is the best way to use up turkey after a Thanksgiving feast! It's full of immune-boosting ingredients.
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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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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 Harvest Cobb Salad via Skinnytaste
Did you eat too much stuffing and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? Here’s a wonderful Fall cobb salad 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 boring leftovers.
Best Ever Turkey Tetrazzini
40 minutes
This is the Best Ever Turkey Tetrazzini! The cheesy and creamy pasta dish with mushrooms and peas makes leftover turkey delicious again.
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Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg
Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats
1 hour
Sub leftover turkey in these Chicken Caprese Spaghetti Squash Boats! They're a low carb dinner idea that's bursting with flavour and topped off with a balsamic glaze!
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Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Easy Creamy Leftover Turkey Pasta 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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The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat via Ambitious Kitchen
The BEST turkey lasagna ever! Made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs & Italian spices, lean ground turkey and cheese.
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Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole via She Wears Many Hats
Turkey Tetrazzini is an easy pasta casserole made with turkey, mushrooms, broccoli, parmesan and other savory ingredients. Great use for leftover turkey!
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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry using Leftover Roast Chicken via Kids Eat by Shanai
Make this easy teriyaki chicken with noodles using turkey or chicken leftovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is leftover turkey good for?
Leftover turkey is good for about 5 days, as long as you store it in the fridge in airtight containers. If you plan on storing it for longer than that, I’d freeze it.
Can you freeze it?
If you can't use up that leftover turkey within 5 days, then you can always freeze it in glass containers with lids or in Ziploc bags for up to 3 months. Make sure you defrost in the fridge overnight or sprinkle some water over top and microwave for 5 to 6 minutes from frozen when reheating.
Can it be eaten cold?
You definitely can eat your turkey leftovers, but there are so many other ways you can cook with it! Check out some of my favourite recipes below so you don’t get stuck eating boring, cold turkey for days after Thanksgiving.
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25+ Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes
These 25+ Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipes are the perfect options for using up that extra turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Here's a recipe to make a festive holiday poutine out of your leftovers!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 573kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked leftover turkey
- 1 bag frozen fries
- 2 cups leftover veggies peas, carrots, corn, brussels sprouts, etc
- 1 cup cheese curds
- 2 cups leftover gravy
Optional toppings
- 2 tbsp Leftover cranberry sauce
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Add fries to a parchment-lined baking sheet in one even layer. Bake for 10 minutes each side.
- When fries are mostly cooked through, top with leftover turkey, veggies, cheese curds and gravy. Bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, top with cranberry sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Check out the links in this blog post for more individual leftover turkey recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 57g (19%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 31g (48%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mg (16%)Sodium: 1375mg (60%)Potassium: 759mg (22%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 4638IU (93%)Vitamin C: 17mg (21%)Calcium: 238mg (24%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Comments & Reviews
Mark Mchale says
Turkey chili. Chunk up the meat you don’t eat and mix in with beef and your favorite recipe
Taylor Stinson says
Great idea!!
Crawdaddy says
Love the Curry Turkey, Chicken dish sub in the Turkey. Same for Butter Chicken or Tikka Masala