What Is Chicken meat, cooked and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with chicken meat, cooked? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 40 recipes to put it to work.
What is chicken meat, cooked?
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped or diced (140g)Where found
Chicken meat, cooked is usually found in the deli section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Chicken meat, cooked is a member of the Poultry Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does chicken meat, cooked weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped or diced | 140 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 8 grams |
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) | 146 grams |
Related
Poultry Products
| In Chinese: | 鸡肉，熟 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | viande de poulet cuite | |
| en español: | carne de pollo cocinada |
Recipes using chicken meat, cooked
There are 40 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chicken Potato & Spinach Salad
A chicken breast and potato salad with spinach, dressed with a creamy and tangy tarragon-mustard dressing.
Chicken Ultraburgers
Chicken ultraburgers use cooked chicken pulsed with brown rice, Dijon mustard, and parsley for a lighter, healthier burger. A clever way to repurpose leftover chicken.
Authentic Butter Chicken
This authentic Indian butter chicken recipe saves time using cooked chicken enveloped in an incredibly creamy authentic homemade curry sauce.
Jalapeño Chicken Salad for Two
Bright and spicy, even better it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Chicken Olivia
A comforting, creamy chicken casserole with a crunchy cornflake and almond topping, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, rice, and water chestnuts with a zesty lemon kick.
Quick & Easy Cheese Or Chicken Enchiladas
Another quick and easy chicken dish that will have your kids begging for more!
Chicken Fritters
Easy to make and good to use up leftover cooked chicken, better than Chicken Nuggets!
Chicken Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Classic stuffed peppers with a Mexican twist. Chicken, cheese and mushrooms makes this a great change with a bit of spicy flare.
Thai Ham & Chicken Salad
Colorful Thai salad platter with shredded chicken, sliced ham, blanched napa cabbage, carrots, and red pepper in a punchy lime-soy-garlic dressing with toasted almonds.
Shrimp & Barbecued Pork Fried Rice
Cantonese-style fried rice loaded with shrimp, char siu pork, chicken, peas, and eggs. Seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and optional shrimp paste for serious wok flavor.
Chicken on Biscuits Mom's
Mom's creamy chicken gravy with celery, green pepper, and pimentos ladled over warm buttermilk biscuits. Old-school comfort food ready in 20 minutes.
Apricot Chicken Salad (Low Fat)
The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.
Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken
Speedy ziti tossed with cooked chicken, frozen peas, and a tangy Dijon-lemon sauce made from chicken broth. A 35-minute one-skillet pasta perfect for busy weeknights using rotisserie chicken.
Chicken Luncheon Sandwich
Crunchy chicken salad with cheddar, celery, bell pepper, and pimiento in a creamy mayo-yogurt dressing. No cooking required. Makes 5 cups of sandwich filling.
Chicken Tostadas With Spicy Cabbage Slaw
Speedy fried beans, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and bagged coleslaw make this a speedy weeknight main dish a welcome change.
Fun See Chicken
Fun see chicken, a Chinese stir-fry of slippery bean thread noodles tossed with soy-marinated chicken, napa cabbage, bamboo shoots, and snow peas. The glass noodles drink up the savory broth in every bite.
Chicken-Veal Sausage
Homemade chicken-veal sausages seasoned with brandy-flamed garlic, coriander, and cloves. Ground with bacon for richness, then stuffed into casings, formed into patties, or wrapped and poached.
Cold Shredded Vegetables with Chicken
Stunning Chinese shredded vegetable and chicken platter with wood ear fungus, egg strips, and a ginger-mustard sesame dressing. A composed cold salad that looks as spectacular as it tastes.
Herb Stuffing Chicken Casserole
An easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with a savory stuffing mix, all baked to perfection in a casserole dish. With minimal prep time and a short list of ingredients, this comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to become a family favorite.
Smoked Chicken Roulade with Dried Fruits
Elegant smoked chicken roulades stuffed with a Port wine mousse and diced dried fruits, sliced on the bias and drizzled with a bourbon-veal stock sauce. A showpiece dinner.
Chicken-Vegetable Sandwich Filling
Light chicken salad sandwich filling with shredded carrots, celery, grated onion, and light mayo. Make it ahead and stash it in the fridge for quick lunches all week.
Kentucky Burgoo
Hearty Kentucky stew with beef, chicken, okra, succotash, and curry powder that's been feeding Derby Day crowds and church suppers across the Bluegrass State for generations.
Simple Summertime Chicken Salad
Quick and simple chicken salad that is a great way to use up leftover chicken, be it grilled, broiled or poached.
Chicken Broccoli & Biscuit Casserole
Discover this easy Chicken Broccoli and Biscuit Casserole recipe: a cheesy, creamy bake with tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and flaky buttermilk biscuits topped golden brown. Ideal for quick family dinners, beginner cooks, or comforting weeknight meals using pantry staples.
Oriental Chicken Pita
Asian chicken pita: cold chicken salad with pineapple, water chestnuts, and peanut-teriyaki dressing tucked into pita pockets with sprouts. Crunchy lunch ready in 15 minutes.
