Life Is the cooked chicken in your fridge is still edible? Here’s how long it lasts. June 17, 2022November 14, 2022Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAYComments Off on Is the cooked chicken in your fridge is still edible? Here’s how long it lasts. USDA suggests that any cooked leftovers including chicken be consumed within 3-4 days, given the chicken has been refrigerated at 40°F or less.