How long does cooked chicken keep 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

You can keep cooked chicken in the fridge for up to four days. Wrap the cooked chicken in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Put it in the refrigerator -- at the back of the middle shelf -- as quickly as possible after it cools to room temperature. read more