Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipe Ideas For Every Craving

These leftover rotisserie chicken recipes are perfect for a delicious dinner that doesn't have to be complicated.

Rotisserie to the rescue. Sounds familiar, right? Every busy family knows that a store-bought rotisserie chicken can save the day on a hectic night when no one has time to cook. Plus, you're pretty much guaranteed to have leftovers for a tasty chicken meal the next day. These barbecue leftover chicken recipes and ideas combine rotisserie chicken and barbecue sauce for easy meals that help you make sure no protein goes to waste and your family's stomachs stay satisfied.

Barbecue Leftover Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Slaw

Make sure to snag every last morsel of meat from your leftover rotisserie chicken carcass. Shred the meat into small bite-sized pieces with your hands and toss in your favorite barbecue sauce—use a bottle from the store or make your own. Balance the sweet and tangy barbecue chicken with a crunchy, creamy slaw. Use a pre-made angel hair coleslaw or broccoli slaw mix and toss with fresh parsley, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a dash of sugar. Pile a few spoonfuls of barbecue chicken and slaw onto two slices of Texas toast and dinner is served.

Leftover Chicken Casserole

Turn any night into pasta night with this leftover chicken casserole for a hearty family dinner. Shredded leftover chicken, penne pasta, mozzarella cheese, baby spinach and Alfredo sauce make up the bulk of this casserole. Top with a fresh basil for the perfect dinner on a cold night. Eat right away or freeze for a later date.

Leftover BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Throw together this quick quesadilla filling with shredded leftover chicken, yellow corn kernels, and barbecue sauce. Use taco-sized tortillas to make fun miniature quesadillas. Layer a quesadilla with your favorite shredded cheese and a scoop of the barbecue chicken mixture in a hot skillet with a dash of oil. Stack another tortilla on top and flip when the bottom tortilla is slightly brown and slides around in the pan with ease. Serve after both sides are nice and crispy. Top with sour cream, chopped green onions, and a fresh lime wedge.

BBQ Chicken Salad

Make this your weeknight go-to. There’s so much flavor packed in, this dreamy casserole will become a family favorite. Toss your leftover rotisserie chicken with bottled barbecue sauce. Combine lettuces, black beans, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, and corn chips in a bowl. Top with the chicken mixture. Serve this with homemade white BBQ ranch dressing.

BBQ Chicken Enchilada Casserole

No one will guess this meal uses basic leftover chicken. Reserved rotisserie chicken combines with black beans and corn. Layer with corn tortillas, cheese, and a mixture of red enchilada sauce and barbecue sauce. This kid-friendly enchilada casserole is guaranteed to be a hit.

Barbecue Mac and Cheese

Use your leftover rotisserie chicken to make this comforting classic with ease. A healthy drizzle of barbecue sauce makes it even better and combines all your favorite Southern cravings in one dish. While the pasta cooks, use extra-sharp cheddar and gouda to make the creamy, cheesy sauce. Combine the cooked pasta and sauce and add in shredded leftover chicken. Top with crumbled cornbread and broil until toasted. Finish with your favorite barbecue sauce.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Store-bought pizza dough, leftover rotisserie chicken, and bottled barbecue sauce make this pizza meal convenient without sacrificing flavor. Load it up with three types of cheese, banana peppers, red onions, green onions, and cilantro. A pizza stone gives this pie a crisp, brown crust like you’d find at your local pizzeria.

BBQ Sauce Recipes

Change up these recipes by switching up your barbecue sauce. It’s easy to make your own. Fancy Barbecue Sauce uses only five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. For a classic sweet-and-savory flavor, Honey Barbecue Sauce has the perfect combination. If you prefer sweet sauces, try our Sweet-and-Spicy Barbecue Sauce made with a ketchup-brown sugar base that gets its heat from jalapenos and crushed red pepper. If tangy is what you’re looking for, Sweet Mustard Barbecue Sauce fits the bill.

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