The "One Chicken Breast Challenge"

Ever had to make 1 chicken breast feed a family of 4 or more? We have and so have many of our followers, so we've compiled a list of just some of the ways you can make that one chicken breast go a little bit further.

We asked how many people can you feed from 1 chicken breast, and how do you prepare it?

‎Four (2 adults, 2 kids), used in a risotto, or in a curry. Trudie

Filo cups with some roast pumpkin and garlic soup mix and a little shredded chicken breast and spinach - I get about 24 filo cups with 1 chicken breast and serve with salad - I generally allow 2 filo cups per person for a lunch. Michelle

I feed my family of 5 on one chicken breast at least twice a week and there is always enough for hubby's lunch the next day too. We make pizza, 2 different chicken pies, soup, filo parcels, sushi, pasta bake, chicken and salad wraps. Melanie

‎Six - chicken fried rice with cashew nuts or hot smoke the chicken breast for smoked chicken salad..4 adults. Kat

I feed two adults, 7 year old and 3½ year old regularly on one chicken breast. We have a $120 per week grocery budget for 5 of us (3 months old as well). A favourite other than the above ideas is to cut it into fingers, bash each finger into flat, put thru egg with chilli sauce in it, then crumb and fry. Prue

We feed 4 (2 adults & 2 two smallish kids) with leftovers for lunch. Risotto, butter chicken, pasta, curry and tortillas are the usual meals. Alison

I regularly use 1 chicken breast for dinner & we have either a rice risotto with chicken and vegges, or we make an asian style chicken/noodle soup with veg, or we put veggies, chopped chicken and cream mixed up into filo pastry and wrap up into 10 rolls. Suzi

Shredded in fried rice it can feed as many as you like! Tania

‎Three adults. In mac’n’cheese, or a large vegie stirfry or in wraps (fajita style). Anne

‎Five - Freeform chicken and veg tart from the Recipes magazine (I forget which month). More if you do a salad and some side veg/garlic bread as well and bulk it out with more veg inside, but 8 at the most. One of my favourite (and cheapest!) dinners! Kristy

Usually four - Paella, Risotto, and Chicken Salads are the easiest for me to "stretch" the chicken. Stephanie

Seven (2 adult, 9yo. 5yo, 4yo, 2yo, 11m) with leftovers. usually either with veggies in a stir fry, or as butter chicken. Rebecca

Red/orange lentil soup, middle eastern style- Leftover chicken breast (or not ) with some chopped sauteed onion, garlic, 7 spice , curry & dried black lemon tossed in, over rice or baked broken pitas. Beth

‎Five - made chicken bacon and avocado salad with it last night - great for hot days and all my kids polished it off! Perdita

‎Two adults, three kids 11yrs-6yrs. dg leek and bacon pie (kids favourite at the mo), butter chicken (in filo if I'm feeling up to it!), crumbed fingers, fried rice and creamy pasta. Jennifer

Two adults and three kids - my kids’ fav is sliced chicken crumbed in crushed up corn flakes..Dad loves it too dipped in sweet chilli. Deirdre

I tend to either do a curry, stir-fry, fingers or dg stuffed lemon chicken breast for a cheap roast option. And that feeds 2 adults and three children (11,7,7). Last night I used 2 chicken breasts and stuffed them with sun-dried tomatoes, only a few, 1/2 a feta, parsley and mint. That feed 3 children and 3 adults it was more of a splash out and had enough for lunch. Shona

Can feed four (2 adults , 2 big eating kids) on dg Magic Chicken Pie. I make one big one. Paula

I use one breast when doing a pizza and it feeds seven of us (2 adults, 18, 15, 12, 9 & 2yr old children) usually spread over 2 homemade bases, with whatever other toppings we have. Last night I used 2 in dg's Everyday Risotto, but could have done it with one. Carolyn

‎Two adults, three kids (12-10-7) and Dad’s lunch the next day. Chicken, mushroom pasta with cheesy sauce, served with vegetables or salad. Emily

Chicken croquettes on wraps with tabbouleh, salad and hummus yoghurt sauce. Poach the chicken breast in water - Make a roux with butter and flour, slowly add chicken stock until thick - add shredded cooked chicken, spices. Roll the cooled mixture into balls and breadcrumb them and shallow fry - done. Rebecca

I always (when having chicken anyway) feed my family with one breast (1 adult and 3 kids including 2 big eating boys). I bulk all my meals with chick peas and lentils and of course veggies. Alisa

Chicken nachos - grind it in the food processor, add onions, garlic, red beans, canned tomatoes, spices, anything you want really - feeds at least 8. Carol

‎Four people and often butter chicken with jasmine rice or just marinate