16 Soups You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken

A comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup, chicken and rice soup, chicken and dumplings, or chili is extra quick and easy thanks to rotisserie chicken.

Whether you've come down with a cold or you're just in need of a bowl of something warm and comforting, these easy chicken soups are the recipes you want. Each one uses a store-bought shortcut: Rotisserie chicken. While roasting a chicken yourself can be time consuming and daunting, using tender and juicy rotisserie chicken from your favorite grocery store or deli is a time-saving shortcut that won't detract from the flavor or texture of these soups, but will save you a lot of hassle. From a classic chicken soup studded with carrots and celery, to a spicy Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup, all of these recipes demonstrate how versatile an ingredient rotisserie chicken is and just how creative you can get with the chicken noodle soup formula.

Green Chile-Chicken Soup

Green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile give this soup its signature color and flavor. A trio of garnishes that include cilantro, sour cream, and radishes, add texture and help temper some of the spice.

King Ranch Chicken Soup

Thanks to a few store-bought shortcuts, like canned cream of mushroom soup, this spicy chicken soup couldn't be easier to prepare. Finish it with plenty of Cheddar cheese and crunchy tortillas strips for a pretty and delicious garnish.

Chicken Chili

A hearty and refreshing take on a classic chili using rotisserie chicken. Loaded with veggies and spices, it's a flavorful weeknight dinner that won't require too much cleanup afterwards.

Easy Chicken And Dumplings

We all love an easy version of a classic. This streamlined chicken and dumplings recipe comes together in 40 minutes with only seven ingredients, but has the same rich and comforting taste as the original.

Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup

Use everyone's favorite hot sauce to spice up your chicken noodle soup. Made with soy sauce, ginger, rice wine, and finished with scallions, this soup is bursting with rich flavor.

White Lightning Chicken Chili

A lightening fast soup (get it?) that doesn't trade time for flavor. Don't drain the canned chiles or beans, which will provide additional flavor and help thicken the broth. Serve with cornbread so you can sop up every last drop.

Lemon Chicken Soup

This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup. Toss it together in a slow-cooker, then sit back and relax while dinner takes care of itself. Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.

Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

This soup gets its deep flavor from New Mexico chile powder, a single-chile powder made from grinding dried sweet and earthy New Mexico chiles. Black beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes help round out the soup while toppings like lime and crumbled queso fresco add brightness.

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup was designed to be effortless. Freeze extra for later, sans any pasta, which is better when freshly boiled. Pro tip: After shredding the chicken for the soup, freeze the carcass to use for chicken stock another day.

Creamy Chicken And Rice Soup

Collard greens and cream add richness to this classic chicken soup. For the easiest soup ever, use leftover or microwavable rice instead of making a batch from scratch.

Chicken And Herbed Cornmeal Dumplings

This is exactly the kind of easy soup recipe you'll want to have in your back pocket as the cold weather sets in. Using rotisserie chicken allows it to come together in less than an hour. Fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, thyme, rosemary, or sage make the dumplings delectable.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

In this Italian variation on chicken noodle soup, tender sautéed vegetables, chicken, and gnocchi simmer in a creamy chicken broth. We added a splash of sherry vinegar and garnished with torn basil for extra flavor. Serve this soup immediately, as you don't want the potato gnocchi to get too soggy.

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

This vibrant soup can be made with chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken. We double the citrus by cooking lemon peel strips right in the soup and stirring in fresh-squeezed lemon juice before serving. With pre-cooked chicken, wait and add it at the same time as the orzo.

Chicken-And-Rice Soup With Mushrooms

Mushrooms and wild rice lend an earthy flavor to this recipe. You'll love the scent of this soul-warming soup as it simmers in the slow cooker. Pre-cooking the rice allows it to develop a creamy texture.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Capture all the comfort of chicken pot pie in your Dutch oven. With rotisserie chicken, you can skip the step of cooking the chicken breast and save considerable time. We recommend serving this soup with biscuits.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

A thicker, more decadent take on the classic, this chicken soup starts out like most versions do, but finishes with heavy whipping cream and sherry vinegar. If you're looking for a pop of green, stir in frozen peas or spinach along with the pasta.

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