19 Easy Dinners That Use Rotisserie Chicken
Here are my favorite ways to put store-bought rotisserie chicken to good use.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Certain ingredients are easy to turn to for quick and easy dinners. One of the most popular is a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It's delicious of course, but it's also extremely versatile and can be used in all manner of recipes, plus, the bones can be used to make a lovely homemade stock.
If you have a busy week ahead and need inspiration on using a rotisserie chicken to the fullest, here are 19 of Simply Recipes' favorite ways.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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This soup features the cozy flavors of chicken pot pie with none of the hassle and just 10 minutes of prep time.
Quick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos
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In less than 20 minutes these spicy chicken tacos with a crispy, cooling slaw can be on your dinner table.
Chicken Cobbler With Cheddar Bay Biscuit Top
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A small upgrade to your classic chicken cobbler makes all the difference.
Chicken à la King
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This retro chicken dish deserves a comeback, and once you taste it, you will agree.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadilla
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This five-ingredient quesadilla takes less than 20 minutes to make. Need I say more?
Chicken Taco Casserole
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This casserole isn’t laden with canned soup, but it is maxed out on flavor with seasoned chicken, green chiles, black beans, corn and layers of crispy tostadas.
Quick Chicken Pho
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Making pho at home can be a big undertaking, but thanks to Andrea Nguyen's genius recipe, you can get an aromatic bowl in just half an hour.
Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo
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If you're in need of a kid-friendly meal, turn to this chicken alfredo.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
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My favorite shortcut for this soup is to use rotisserie chicken. It takes an already quick recipe and makes it even quicker.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
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Whether it's for lunch at home or a light, no cook summer dinner, this chicken Caesar wrap is a simple and delicious classic.
Taquitos de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos)
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Treat these taquitos as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, the choice is yours.
Chicken Panzanella Salad
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Panzanella is a classic Italian salad made with stale bread, dressing, and chopped vegetables. This ones ups the ante with shredded rotisserie chicken and blistered peppers.
Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff
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For a new take on classic beef stroganoff, try this rotisserie chicken version.
Buffalo Chicken Chili
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For game day or any day, this buffalo chicken chili is a clear winner.
Chicken Salad with Tahini Dressing
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A light, refreshing and crunchy salad can be the perfect meal prep for a busy week. This one gets it's flavor from nutty tahini and a little bit of soy sauce.
Tamale Pie with Chicken, Green Chiles, and Cheese
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For the flavors of a tamale without all the work, make this delicious tamale pie.
BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Pizza
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Sheet pan pizzas are a sure crowd pleaser, and this one is extra simple thanks store-bought dough, rotisserie chicken and your favorite barbecue sauce.
Skillet Chicken Divan
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This recipe takes retro chicken divan from weekend to weeknight. Serve with rice or egg noodles and the whole family will love it!
Chicken Carbonara
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If you already know and love classic spaghetti carbonara, you need to try this version.
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