25+ Leftover Turkey Recipes

I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! Leftovers from the Thanksgiving feast could be my favorite part. We usually enjoy leftover pie for days, I love leftover turkey recipes because you can use it to make so many more meals throughout the week. From sandwiches, soups, and pastas, to hashes and pies–the options are endless!

Turkey Chili

Only takes 20 minutes to make, this Turkey Chili is healthy and so flavorful! Perfect on a chilly day. Just toss in some chopped turkey at the end.

Turkey and Dumplings

Made with the most delicious homemade dumplings, it’s healthier than the ones found at the store and tastes so much better! Just use turkey in place of the chicken. Everyone in my family gets excited when this soup is for dinner.

Turkey Pot Pie

This is one of the most perfect recipes following Thanksgiving! I like make an extra batch of my homemade pie crust when I’m making my Thanksgiving pies, to use for this Chicken Pot Pie after. Just substitute turkey instead of chicken.

Turkey Casserole

This casserole is the epitome of comfort food. Just use leftover turkey instead of chicken, and this simple dish will leave your whole family feeling happy.

Dirty Rice

I love one pot meals, especially after cooking a big meal like Thanksgiving. This dirty rice is flavorful, fresh, and so easy to make! Just use your leftover turkey in place of the chicken.

Turkey Divan

This creamy casserole really makes the leftover turkey shine! Just use your leftover turkey instead of chicken and the entire meal can be prepped in advance. It’s so quick since the turkey is already cooked.

Calzones

Everyone’s favorite, these Calzones are fun for the whole family to make. Chop up leftover turkey and use it along with your other favorite pizza toppings. Makes a great freezer meal too!

Orzo Salad

This pasta salad is quick to make, tastes so fresh, and adding your turkey instead of the chicken will make it a complete meal! I love to eat this for lunch following Thanksgiving.

Turkey Tetrazzini

Transform your leftover turkey into an entirely different meal. This Turkey Tetrazzini is simple, made from scratch, and something the whole family will love. Just substitute turkey for the cooked chicken.

Cottage Pie

Cottage Pie is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey and mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving. It’s the ultimate winter dinner.  I love to make a double batch and freeze the second for a quick and easy freezer meal.  Find directions for freezing in the post. (Sub cooked shredded turkey for cooked ground beef)

Arroz Chaufa

This family favorite Peruvian recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey. Replace the chicken with cooked and shredded turkey. This 15 minutes dinner is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or easy lunch!

Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a cold day. This soup is thick, creamy, loaded with veggies, and the wild rice blend gives it a great flavor that you just can’t find with white rice. All you need to do is replace the cooked chicken with leftover shredded turkey at the end!

Loaded Enchiladas

These delicious loaded enchiladas are so easy to make with your leftover turkey in place of cooked chicken. This recipe makes TWO 9×13” pans of enchiladas. I serve one for dinner and freeze the other in a disposable aluminum pan for later. You’ll love the healthier ingredients and a homemade enchilada sauce.

One Pan Jambalaya

How about some yummy and healthy comfort food? Check out my 30-minute one-pan jambalaya. It is even easier to make with leftover turkey- just throw it in at the end in place of chicken. This recipe is loaded with veggies and bold cajun flavors that everyone loves!

Spicy Turkey Soup

Healthy and hearty this soup is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey in place of cooked chicken. Not overly spicy and adaptable to taste, this delicious soup makes the perfect family dinner. Even my kids gobble this up!

Gumbo

Seriously, this Gumbo is definitely in my top 3 favorite dinners. Nothing tastes better on a cold winter day. We make a huge pot and enjoy it for days! (Sub shredded cooked turkey for rotisserie chicken). You will love it!

Smothered Green Chili Turkey Burritos

Mexican Restaurant quality, delicious, and freezable. Make a double batch–have half for dinner and freeze the rest for an easy dinner another night! Serve with Mexican Rice, black beans, or a fresh green salad. (Sub turkey for cooked chicken).

Cajun Turkey Flatbread

Pizza lovers will go crazy over this fun and easy dinner! All the best flavors including a tantalizing homemade cajun garlic aioli sauce make this flatbread a favorite all around. Perfect for party or game night. (Sub cooked shredded turkey for chicken)

Turkey Cranberry Almond Wrap

The only thing better than Thanksgiving dinner is Thanksgiving leftovers. This delicious 10 minute wrap makes the easiest leftovers meal–you get all the amazing flavors of turkey and cranberry together, without feeling like you’re eating the exact same thing as the day before. We look forward to these every year!

Turkey Club Wrap

These wraps are perfect for using that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. All your favorite club toppings like lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, and avocado wrapped up! Great for a healthy dinner or hearty lunch they are delicious, easy to make, and filling.

I originally shared this recipe November 2018. Updated November 2023.

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