The MEGA list of the BEST diced chicken recipes! Including easy dinner ideas made with diced chicken, lunches, and even freezer meals, this list is the best resource for finding ways to use up leftover diced chicken breast or just adding a few new easy and delicious chicken dinners to your regular rotation.
We are a big chicken family. We eat it 6-7 nights a week and over the years I have published almost 1000 different chicken recipes!
Diced chicken can be a secret weapon in the kitchen. Having premade diced chicken or using leftover diced chicken can make cooking quick and easy on even the busiest night.
Note: When referring to cooked chicken, diced chicken and shredded chicken can be used interchangeably in recipes. Some recipe may call for diced chicken, others shredded, but either can be used.
This post is comprehensive of appetizers, casseroles, dinners, lunches and more! You can always find all of our Easy Chicken Recipes here if you are looking for something else.
How to Make Diced Chicken
The recipes here work well with leftover chicken, or you can cook diced chicken from scratch.
For leftovers, you will generally want something neutrally flavored like fried chicken, grilled chicken, or rotisserie chicken, unless the flavor of the chicken matches the cuisine you are adding it to, for example, leftover chicken fajitas can be added to something like this Chicken Burrito Casserole.
To make diced chicken from leftovers:
- Separate the meat from bones (if there are any.)
- Place meat on a cutting board, and use a large chef’s knife to dice chicken into 1/2- 1 inch pieces.
To make diced chicken breast from scratch:
- Prepare chicken in your preferred method. I like to use my baked chicken breast recipe. It comes out tender, juicy, and perfect every time!
- Let cool 10-15 minutes.
- Place meat on a cutting board, and use a large chef’s knife to dice chicken into 1/2- 1 inch pieces.
Most Popular Diced Chicken Recipes
These are some of the most popular diced chicken recipes on the website. Millions of people have made and loved these recipes over the years. If you are looking for a tried and true recipe to use diced chicken, this is a great place to start!
- Creamy Chicken Rice Casserole
- Diced Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry with Zucchini
- Sheet Pan Baked Pineapple Chicken
- Smothered Chicken Burritos
- One Pan Italian Chicken Veggie Skillet
- Chicken Tetrazzini
- EASY Teriyaki Chicken
- Honey Sesame Chicken Skillet
- Easy Greek Chicken Bites
Recipes with Diced Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice make the perfect pairing, and making a one of these recipes with diced chicken makes it incredibly quick and easy!
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Chicken Burrito Skillet– Or try my Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl made with cauliflower rice.
- Chili Crunch Chicken Bowls – Everyone likes to create their own!
- Buffalo Chicken Rice Casserole
- Firecracker Chicken
Casserole Recipes with Diced Chicken
Casseroles are a staple for the busy family! With everything here from comfort food to Mexican flavors, diced chicken can be the start of the perfect bite!
- Chicken Cobbler– Viral Recipe!
- Mexican Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
- Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
- Chicken Parmesan Casserole
- Chicken Taco Casserole
- One Pan Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Salad Recipes using Diced Chicken
Diced Chicken can make any salad more hearty and delicious! Find several classic salads, as well as, a good number of creamy chicken salads below. Not only are these easy to make, but many of them are great for make-ahead or meal prep too!
- Rotisserie Chicken Salad
- Easy Chef Salad
- Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
- Million Dollar Chicken Salad
- Chicken Cobb Salad
Soup Recipes Using Diced Chicken
Diced chicken can make soups extra quick and easy! These are our go-to recipes for soups using diced chicken. Most can be ready in under 30 minutes!
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
- Green Chile Chicken Corn Chowder
- Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Copycat Chilis Southwest Chicken Soup
Lunch Recipes with Diced Chicken
If you are looking for something quick and easy for lunch, these recipes will do the trick! Each one incorporates diced chicken to make the recipe hearty and delicious!
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Garlic Bread Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
- BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza
- Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Pesto Chicken Salad
- Greek Chicken Wraps
Appetizer Recipes made with Diced Chicken
Diced chicken can even work wonders for making an appetizer or party food! These quick recipes are among some of our favorite and most used recipes.
Simple Diced Chicken Recipes
These recipes all have minimal ingredients and are quick and easy to make. Using diced chicken makes these even easier.
- 15 Minute Chicken Fried Rice
- Pesto Chicken Pasta Bake
- Easy Butter Chicken
- Easy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
- Chicken Taco Tortellini
- One Pan Greek Chicken and Cauliflower
- Ranch Chicken Bites
- BBQ Chicken Nachos
This should give you a great start to figure out what to make with diced chicken. If you need more ideas, make sure to browse all of my easy dinner ideas here!
If there is a great recipe to make with diced chicken that I left off the list, make sure and let me know in the comments!
How do you not over cook diced chicken?
When cooking raw chicken that has been diced, you want to make sure that the pan is hot when you add the chicken. Then cook without moving for 2-3 minutes. Stir the chicken and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes or until it reaches 165˚F. Use a meat thermometer to ensure you don’t over cook the chicken.
How to easily dice chicken?
If the chicken is cooked, remove from any bones, and use a large chefs knife to dice the chicken.
If the chicken is raw boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, use the chefs knife to cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, you can pile 1-3 pieces together to cut more at once.
Why do you let chicken sit before cutting?
After cooking, let the chicken sit for 5-10 minutes before cutting. This allows the juices to reincorporate into the meat and keeps the chicken more tender and juicy.
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs
- 29 ounces cream of chicken soup, (2 cans)
All Purpose Chicken Seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chicken bullion, or chicken base
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken bullion, and poultry seasoning in the slow cooker and mix well.
- Stir in the frozen vegetables and diced onion. Nestle the chicken into the soup mixture.
- Cook on high for 2.5-3 hours, or low for 3.5-4 hours. Chicken should be 165˚F internal temperature when done.
- Remove chicken and shred, then stir back into the mixture.
- Crush the Ritz Crackers into a fine crumb. Mix the crumbs with the butter, then toast them in a skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Alternate method- Spread crumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve a scoop of the chicken pot pie, topped with a spoonful of crumbs.You can also top the whole chicken pot pie with the crumbs, but I like to keep them separate so that if we have any leftovers I can reheat and top with crumbs. If you save leftovers with the crumbs on it, it will still taste good, but not be crispy anymore.
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