This pre-cooked dinner item is especially nice as it can give you a break from the kitchen—and cooking. Related: 15 Low-Carb Shredded Chicken Recipes to Use Up Every Last Bit of the Bird ...

Cooking poultry properly, (preparing in a clean cooking environment, heating to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, etc.) only eliminates pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter.

USDA suggests that any cooked leftovers including chicken be consumed within three to four days, given the chicken has been refrigerated at 40°F or less during those days.