How long can cooked chicken last in the fridge?

To maximize the shelf life of cooked chicken for safety and quality, refrigerate the chicken in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked chicken will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. read more

Refrigeration process: Temperature of your refrigerator, how soon you put the cooked chicken in the refrigerator, how you pack it and how long does it take for the chicken to attend the temperature of the refrigerator, is there a chance of cross contamination of the cooked chicken from other raw and cooked foods in your refrigerator, temperature abuse during storage for frequent opening of refrigerator. read more

Yes you can keep your cooked chicken longer inside the refrigerator without it spoiling that fast compared to having fresh chicken or turkey refrigerated. Cooked chicken can last for 3 to 4 days when properly sealed, stored, and refrigerated. read more

Cooked chicken that has been thawed in the fridge can be kept for an additional 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator before cooking; chicken that was thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be eaten immediately. read more