This is the MEGAN list of the BEST diced chicken recipes! It has easy dinner ideas with diced chicken, lunch ideas, and even freezer meals. This list is the best way to use up leftover diced chicken breast or just add some new easy and tasty 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.
There are snacks, casseroles, dinners, lunches, and more in this post! If you are looking for something else, you can always find all of our Easy Chicken Recipes here.
There are many tasty ways to use chicken in different dishes, and pre-cut chicken cubes make cooking easier and faster. If you keep chicken cubes on hand, you can make a quick and easy meal whenever you want. We’ll look at 25 delicious recipes that start with simple chicken cubes in this article.
Benefits of Using Chicken Cubes
There are many advantages to cooking with pre-cut chicken cubes
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Saves prep time – No need to cut up a whole chicken breast or thighs. Chicken cubes are ready to cook as soon as you open the package.
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Uniform pieces – The cubes will all cook evenly because they are the same size and thickness
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Versatile – Chicken cubes work great in soups, stir fries, kebabs, casseroles, etc.
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Convenient – Chicken cubes are readily available at most grocery stores. Stock up so you always have them on hand.
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Budget-friendly – Buying family packs of chicken cubes can help save money compared to chicken breasts.
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Simple to measure out—one cube is about a pound, or two to three bites. This makes it easy to portion out servings.
Now let’s look at 25 mouthwatering ways to use those handy chicken cubes!
1. Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken noodle soup is comfort in a bowl. Browning the chicken cubes first adds extra flavor. Then simmer them in broth with veggies and noodles for a hearty, soothing meal.
2. Chicken Fajitas
Add bell peppers and onions to chicken cubes and sauté them to make a Tex-Mex favorite. It can be topped with cheese, salsa, guacamole, or other things.
3. Chicken Kebabs
Alternate chicken cubes with veggies and pineapple chunks on skewers for a fun dinner off the grill. Brush with teriyaki sauce for a sweet touch.
4. Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fry chicken cubes with frozen mixed veggies, eggs, and rice. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
5. Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken cubes make this classic salad feel more substantial. Toss with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
6. Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Shredded chicken cubes coated in Buffalo sauce pair well with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and ranch dressing wrapped in a tortilla.
7. Chicken Tacos
Season chicken cubes with taco seasoning and stuff into soft tortillas. Top with all your favorite taco toppings for a quick and easy meal.
8. Chicken Casserole
Combine chicken cubes with cream of chicken soup, rice or pasta, cheese, and vegetables. Top with breadcrumbs or stuffing and bake until bubbly.
9. Chicken Stir Fry
The possibilities are endless for chicken stir fries! Try teriyaki, orange chicken, general Tso’s, etc. Serve over rice or noodles.
10. Chicken Quesadillas
Load chicken cubes, cheese, and veggies into a tortilla and pan fry for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Cut into wedges.
11. Chicken & Rice Soup
Simmer chicken cubes in broth with onions, carrots, celery, rice and seasonings for a hearty bowl of chicken rice soup.
12. BBQ Chicken Pizza/Flatbread
Top flatbread or pizza dough with bbq sauce, chicken cubes, red onion, cilantro, and cheese for an easy weeknight meal.
13. Chicken Pot Pie
Make an easy no-crust pot pie by baking chicken cubes in mixed veggies and cream of chicken soup topped with biscuit dough.
14. Chicken Cordon Bleu
Stuff chicken cubes with ham and swiss cheese, coat in breadcrumbs and bake for a restaurant worthy dinner.
15. Chicken Enchiladas
To make great enchiladas, put chicken cubes, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and cheese on top of tortillas.
16. Chicken & Dumplings
Simmer chicken cubes in broth with veggies then top with easy homemade biscuit dumplings for cozy comfort food.
17. Honey Sesame Chicken
Toss chicken cubes in a sticky Asian sauce of honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Serve over rice.
18. Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Shredded chicken cubed mixed with mayo, celery, grapes, and nuts makes for a tasty sandwich filling.
19. Thai Chicken Curry
Simmer chicken cubes in coconut milk with veggies and Thai red curry paste for an easy curry.
20. Chicken Parmesan
Bread chicken cubes, top with marinara and cheese, then bake until bubbly for chicken parm. Serve over pasta.
21. Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Toss chicken cubes with broccoli, pasta, and creamy Alfredo sauce for a 5 star meal.
22. Chicken Fajita Soup
Simmer chicken cubes with veggies, beans, and fajita seasonings. Top with tortilla strips, cheese, and avocado.
23. Chicken Gyros
Season chicken cubes with Mediterranean spices and stuff into warm pitas with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta.
24. Chicken Caprese Salad
Take this salad up a notch by using chicken cubes instead of mozzarella. Toss with tomatoes, basil, and balsamic dressing.
25. Chicken & Waffles
Fry chicken cubes until crispy and serve on top of Belgian waffles with maple syrup for a sweet and savory twist.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless when cooking with chicken cubes! They provide a shortcut to infusing flavor into soups, salads, skillet meals, casseroles and more. With a package of chicken cubes in the freezer, you’ll always be ready to make a quick, healthy dinner in a pinch. Get creative with seasonings and sauce combinations to put a unique spin on classic chicken dishes.
How to Make Diced Chicken
The recipes here work well with leftover chicken, or you can cook diced chicken from scratch.
For leftovers, you should choose something bland, like grilled, fried, or rotisserie chicken, unless the flavor of the chicken goes well with the dish you are adding it to. For example, you can add leftover chicken fajitas to this Chicken Burrito Casserole.
To make diced chicken from leftovers:
- Separate the meat from bones (if there are any.)
- On a cutting board, put the meat. Then, use a large chef’s knife to cut the chicken into 1/2-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.
- On a cutting board, put the meat. Then, use a large chef’s knife to cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
Recipes with Diced Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice go well together, and if you use diced chicken in one of these recipes, it’s super quick and easy!
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FAQ
What can you do with chicken cubes?
Diced chicken recipesOne-pan chicken couscous. A star rating of 4. 1 out of 5. Chicken korma. A star rating of 4. 5 out of 5. Quick chicken noodles. A star rating of 4. 5 out of 5. Coronation pies. Chicken & chorizo jambalaya. Chicken & chorizo quesadilla. Chilli chicken with honey & soy. Egg drop chicken noodle soup.
Where to use chicken cubes?
Chicken cubes recipes (2,095)Seaweed Chicken Soup. Save this recipe and keep it for later. Chicken and Lentil Soup. Save this recipe and keep it for later. Oat Soup with Vegetables and Chicken (Diet) . Chicken Fried Rice. Coca-Cola Braised Chicken. Quick Easy Chicken Noodle. Fried Rice Asian Style. Chipotle copycat at home.
How to properly cook chicken cubes?
Cubed chicken will cook in a pan in just 7 minutes. I like to give them a good sear on the first side, then flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 3 additional minutes. Another way to tell if something is done without burning your fingers is to look for a certain color.
What to cook with leftover chicken pieces?
Leftover chicken dinnersWaste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew. Easy leftover chicken curry. Leftover roast chicken pad Thai. Chicken & mushroom hot-pot. Chicken & leek filo pie. Spanish-style chicken pie. Roast chicken & pea risotto. Easy chicken & bean enchiladas.