Turn to these recipes when you’re stuck with a not-quite-empty box of chicken stock or broth.
36 Recipes with Chicken Stock to Use Up the Rest of the Box
Updated on Sep. 18, 2024
Chicken and Broccoli with Dill Sauce
I’ve had this chicken and broccoli recipe for so many years, I don’t remember when I first made it. Serve it with a side of couscous or rice for a complete meal, or add some sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra veggies. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California
Tip: Freeze leftover chicken stock in ice cube trays for later use. Here are more ways to hack an ice cube tray.
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Artichoke Florentine Pasta
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pasta loaded with artichokes and creamy cheese is everything a Sunday dinner should be: rich, tasty and memorable. Add cooked chicken, shrimp or crab if you like. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 523 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Lemon Cranberry Quinoa Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As the family cook, I appreciate how easy this is to throw together on a busy weeknight. Plus, this salad never gets boring. One of my favorite variations is to substitute diced fresh mango for the cranberries, cilantro for the parsley, and lime for the lemon juice and zest. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 218 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Thai Chicken Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family goes out, I can count on someone ordering chicken pad thai. I decided to make an easy version at home. Top it with a sprinkle of peanuts and cilantro. —Sandra Dombek, Camillus, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 578 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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Chicken Stroganoff
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stroganoff is such a comfort food. While traditionally a beef dish, it can easily be adapted for other proteins, and it is just as delicious. With this creamy chicken stroganoff, I get to enjoy all the lovely sauciness with the benefits of the lighter white meat. —Leo Lo, Norfolk, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 505 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Chicken Potpie Galette with Cheddar-Thyme Crust
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey. It's lovely for fall and winter dinners, but you can enjoy it anytime. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 342 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Country Captain Chicken
Total Time
3 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Legend has it that the recipe for country captain chicken was brought to Georgia in the early 1800s by a British sea captain. Although it's traditional to serve this over rice, it's also delicious with noodles or mashed potatoes. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 298 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Cauliflower Mash
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and easy mashed cauliflower is a wonderful alternative to same-old mashed spuds, and it's healthier, too! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 26 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.
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Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They'll simmer to perfection in minutes.—James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 221 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.
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Bistro Chicken Fettuccine
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my go-to weeknight meals made from pantry ingredients. Every bite makes me think of France. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 561 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 42g protein.
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BBQ Chicken Sliders
Total Time
4 hours 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brining the meat overnight helps make these BBQ chicken sliders taste exceptionally good. Plus, they’re so tender, they melt in your mouth. —Rachel Kunkel, Schell City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2 sliders: 424 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I was missing my Russian grandma's barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley using the risotto method to keep the grains whole and irresistibly chewy. —Tatiana Kireeva, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked steak with 1 cup barley: 463 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein.
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Warm Crab & Spinach Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I’ve made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. —Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 170 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Bacon Bolognese
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pasta with ground beef was a family staple while I was growing up. I’ve added bacon, ground pork, white wine and juicy tomatoes to make it a next-level meal. –Carly Terrell, Granbury, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 483 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
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Chinese-Style Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was working two jobs, slow cooking was my way of life. Sometimes I had more than one slow cooker going at a time to help me feed my family delicious home-cooked meals. It's nice to walk in after a hard day's work and have dinner ready. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 498 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1115mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Barbacoa
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband adores this slow-cooker barbacoa simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often! We have it over rice with cilantro and a spritz of lime. —Aundrea McCormick, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup beef mixture with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 513 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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Dad’s Creamed Peas & Pearl Onions
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While I was growing up, it was our family tradition to make creamed peas with pearl onions for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. My dad was not a happy camper if he didn't see this dish on the table. It was his favorite! I made it for my own family while our kids were growing up, and now my daughter makes this dish for her family. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 322 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is how I make it at home now. My version has a nice zing without being overly spicy. —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 363 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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Cheesy Chicken and Leek Phyllo Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our house, chicken potpie is a year-round staple. For a springtime feel, we use leeks and mushrooms and a lighter phyllo dough crust. If you don't have gruyere, try Parmesan. —Andrea Stewart, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 433 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Scalloped Potatoes with Mushrooms
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Potatoes and mushrooms make a one-dish meal I love – it’s the calories you have to watch. Swap out dairy products with lower fat options. —Courtney Stultz, Columbus, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 269 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Easy Chicken Piccata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. —Hannah Williams, Malibu, California
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 382 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 36g protein.
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Tropical Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we crave something sweet and spicy, pork tenderloin cooked with chipotle, barbecue sauce and pineapple really delivers. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 539 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1374mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (72g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Pasta with Creamy Fennel Sauce
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When pureeing fennel one day, I realized its velvety texture would make for a creamy, delicious pasta sauce—without all the guilt. My experiment worked, and now I enjoy this good-for-you pasta sauce all the time. —Deb Schwab, Moraga, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 309 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.
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Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad. —Lori Lockrey, Pickering, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 429 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein.
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Blue Plate Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Turkey with gravy makes divine comfort food that reminds me of old-time diners on the East Coast that serve open faced turkey sandwiches just like this one. Happily, my gravy is not from a can. —Chris Schwester, Divide, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
2 open-faced sandwiches: 361 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1462mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Buffalo chicken wings, but the frying makes them unhealthy. This recipe takes out some of the fat yet lets us enjoy the same amazing taste. —Terri McKenzie, Wilmington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 398 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 2212mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This acorn squash with couscous is just the right size. —Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 521 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 979mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on an open fire, letting the flavors and textures blend together. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 457 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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Curried Chicken Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This protein-packed skillet dish is loaded with bright flavor. A little curry and fresh ginger make the veggies, chicken and quinoa pop. —Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 367 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Tangerine Chicken Tagine
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking it in the slow cooker keeps each morsel moist and rich in flavor. —Brenda Watts, Gaffney, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 503 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein.
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Peanut Butter Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 442 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein.
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Broccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich with goat cheese and tomato, this recipe works for a weeknight supper or an elegant company dinner—and can be easily adjusted to serve more people. —Toni Roberts, La Canada, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 1 cup couscous mixture: 414 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs like magic. —George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 221 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
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Sweet Orange Chicken
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It's sure to be a hit at your next get together!—Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without rice or noodles): 379 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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Chicken Veggie Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I invented this chicken and veggie dish to use up extra mushrooms and asparagus. My husband suggested I write it down because it's a keeper. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 228 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 384mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
