60 leftover free Recipes

plain fat-free yogurt, grapes, halved , or 1/4 cup raisins, curry powder, salt, walnuts (optional), lettuce, chopped leftover chicken

olive oil, canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, minced garlic, chili powder, leftover cooked turkey, shredded (light and dark meat), fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, tomato puree, salt, freshly ground black pepper, white hominy, drained

lime jell-o gelatin (or sugar free), water, water , with leftover pineapple juice, cabbage, shredded very fine, carrot, grated, crushed pineapple in juice, drain and save juice

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces (leftovers are great), plain nonfat yogurt, fat free sour cream, dried coriander, dried parsley, ground cumin, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, sourdough bread

refrigerated fresh fettuccine, fresh broccoli florets , i just use fresh broccoli (4 cups), fat-free honey-dijon salad dressing, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, minced, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded (i just use cooked leftover chicken), ground pepper

pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (or any leftover chicken), cream cheese, cubed (low fat is fine ), sour cream (fat free ok), chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded (reduced fat doesn tsp melt as but can be used if you don tsp mind), green chilies, flour tortillas (corn tortillas also work well), enchilada sauce (red or green )

celery, chopped, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, boneless skinless chicken breast approx. 10 oz. cut into bite size pieces (may use leftover cooked chicken), zucchini, chopped, carton fat free chicken broth, water, dried parsley, bay leaf, minced garlic, celery seed, splash of white wine, egg noodles or rice, salt/pepper to taste

chicken stock, water (add more if needed later), onion, garlic cloves (to taste), olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), thyme, chicken bouillon cubes, leftover chicken, cubed, cream of mushroom soup (i use the campbell s 98% fat free), peas (optional), egg noodles, all-purpose flour (as needed to thicken)

butternut or kabocha squash, or pumpkin, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, reduced-fat milk, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, leftover cooked turkey, finely chopped, panko breadcrumbs, divided, reduced-fat milk, chopped fresh sage, salt, freshly ground black pepper, egg, lightly beaten, egg white, canola oil, divided, fresh sage leaves (optional)

whole grain bread, lean ham (deli or baked, can use more if you like), fat-free swiss cheese, steamed asparagus spears , bottom ends trimmed to fit the bread (leftover is fine, use more or less as you choose), healthy balance margarine, divided

fat-free cream of chicken soup, skim milk (optional), lean ground meat, seasoned with taco seasoning (venison or ground beef), russet potato, diced (i use leftovers ), garlic salt, garlic pepper seasoning

potato chips , not wavy, stalks celery , cut into 1/4 inch pieces, about 2 cups, asparagus spears, cut and drained or 2 bunches fresh asparagus, cut cooked and drained, tuna in water , squeeze out as much water as possible, may substitute with 2 cups leftover chicken, cream of chicken soup , fat free is ok, cheddar cheese, grated , anything from colby to sharp cheddar depending on taste

pre-cooked hamburger patties, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, diced, fat free beef gravy (or brown, prepared from packet, leftovers , whathaveyou), roma tomatoes, chopped, tater tots (i used crowns, enough to cover casserole), shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

cooked angel hair pasta (leftover works great ), low-fat cream of chicken soup, fat free sour cream, cooked chicken breasts, dried onion, broccoli, mushrooms, almonds, low-fat parmesan cheese, italian seasoned breadcrumbs

white beans - navy beans (or cook dry beans), olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, bacon , cut into pieces, thick pork chops, cooked and cut into cubes or leftover pork roast, boneless chicken breasts- cooked , cut into cubes, lamb steaks (optional) cooked , and cut into cubes ( i skip this), hot italian sausage, cooked and cut into slices (i use more !), teasp. thyme, parsley - approx a handful, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste, tomato sauce, dry red wine (optional), beef broth, bread crumbs - regular or gluten free

flour tortillas , large, full chicken breast , fully cooked and shredded, rotisserie chicken is best, cooked rice , leftover rice works great, corn niblets , frozen can be used, no need to defrost, cream of chicken soup , 97% fat free, regular can be used, milk , use soup can to measure, use any type of, rotel tomatoes , not necessary to drain, green chilies , do not drain, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided, sliced black olives

fat-free mayonnaise, chopped peeled mango, curry powder, ground red pepper, chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftovers), chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, whole wheat flatbreads, red-leaf lettuce leaves

fleur de sel , to coat, coarse ground black pepper , to coat, free range chickens (4 to 6 lb each), canola oil, butter, minced shallots, minced garlic, sliced shiitakes, quartered button or cremini mushrooms, white wine, chicken stock, dark soy sauce, chopped fresh thyme, shucked english peas, blanched, shucked edamames, blanched, shucked favas, blanched, diced peeled carrots, blanched, sugar snap peas, cut into 1/4-inch lengths, blanched, white truffle oil, salt and black pepper, chopped chives, chicken from above , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded, ragout, basil oil , recipe follows, crock pots, puff pastry sheets , 3 by 3 inches, docked, garlic, minced ginger, limes, juiced, salt, sugar, canola oil, thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper, to taste, leftovers: chicken , tomato and pasta salad with basil vinaigrette, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, basil oil , see recipe above, extra virgin olive oil, chicken from above , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded, blanched fusilli pasta, ripe tomatoes, medium dice, thai basil , picked, reserve a few tops, for garnish