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From simple bone broth to delicious soups, salads and Paleo Pot Pies, put your leftover turkey to use with these recipe ideas!
bone broth
If you haven’t heard of bone broth, this is is the blog post for you! I have all the information you need on the benefits of bone broth + how to make your own from your leftover turkey so you can have on hand to drink or use in other recipes.
leftover thanksgiving turkey noodle soup
We all have our favorite things to do with leftover turkey. For me, it will forever be the simple classics: Turkey Sandwiches and Turkey Noodle Soup. Ah, all the feels.
dairy-free creamy chicken + wild rice soup
Use your homemade turkey bone broth and replace the chicken in this recipe with diced turkey and you’ll have a delicious dairy-free soup!
gluten-free and dairy-free chicken and dumplings
Is there anything more down-home, cold-weather cozy, and oh-so-satisfying than Chicken and Dumplings? Only Turkey and Dumplings!
chicken enchilada soup
If you are a lover of hearty, bold flavors in your soups, you’ll absolutely just love this recipe.
king ranch chicken soup
This is a fun take on a classic Texas dish, King Ranch Casserole!
creamy tortilla-less soup
Pour this luscious soup over your diced or shredded turkey and you’ll have a delicious leftover lunch in no time.
ultimate chicken taco salad
A big bowl of veggies topped with leftover turkey that is tossed in the most magnificent blend of spices and all drizzled with your favorite avocado ranch dressing — yes please!
buffalo chopped chicken salad
Spice up your turkey with some buffalo sauce — always a winner!
easy rotisserie chicken tostadas with quick pickled onions
Turn your turkey into a showstopper with this delicious, yet simple, tostada recipe.
sour cream and green chile chicken enchiladas
You can never go wrong with enchiladas!
paleo pot pies
This recipe is fantastic with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The crust can be a little tricky, so make sure to follow directions closely.
I made the bone broth with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and it’s fabulous. Great flavor, so nice and warm. And filling! I used to save the carcass for gumbo … not any more! I can’t wait to try making it with leftover chicken. I cooked it for eight hours. Thanks for this great idea. I envision having it on hand in my refrigerator as a quick snack.