Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 20 Delectable Recipes That Make Good Use of Rotisserie Chicken By Emily Goldman Updated on September 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Pernille Loof A freshly cooked rotisserie chicken can be all you need to get dinner on the table fast. Easily picked up from the grocery store, the nutrient-rich protein serves as an ideal starting point for a number of different dinner recipes and lunchtime sandwiches. Having the cooked chicken on hand means there's one less component to cook on busy weeknights, so you can get dinner on the table stat. Whether you purchase a small or large bird, there are lots of tasty and intriguing ways to transform the meat into something special for your family. From hearty casseroles and classics like chicken pot pie to simple salads and comforting soups, our best rotisserie chicken recipes will have the whole family asking for seconds. 01 of 20 Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowl Bryan Gardner The simple cilantro-lime marinade transforms the rotisserie chicken in this deconstructed burrito. But the best part about the dish is how versatile it is—while we use rice and beans, the hearty ingredients can easily be switched out for your favorite grains or lettuce. View Recipe 02 of 20 Cobb Salad Sandwich Con Poulos Enjoy your Cobb salad in sandwich form when you stack crusty bread with shredded rotisserie chicken, bacon, tomato, avocado, and hard-cooked eggs. Drizzle with homemade blue cheese dressing just before serving. View Recipe 03 of 20 Creamy Leftover-Turkey-and-Rice Soup Johnny Miller Rotisserie chicken makes a great easy swap for the turkey in this 25-minute take on avgolemono soup. Its base is a mix of eggs yolks, turkey stock, and lemon juice—a perfect blend of creaminess and brightness. The dish is thickened with cooked rice and shredded chicken (or turkey). View Recipe 04 of 20 Cheesy Chicken-and-Corn Pizza Lennart Weibull A great way to use up leftover chicken, this flavor-packed pizza also uses store-bought dough so it comes together in a snap. The chicken is tossed in a tomatillo salsa for a kick of heat, while cheese and corn kernels cool down this enchilada-inspired dish. View Recipe 05 of 20 Rotisserie Chicken with Yogurt Sauce and Herb Relish Nico Schinco Paired with a savory yogurt sauce, herb relish, and celery-radish salad, rotisserie chicken becomes the main event in this filling entrée View Recipe 06 of 20 Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo Rotisserie chicken, precooked andouille sausage, and frozen okra are the workarounds that get this stew on the table in 30 minutes. To make the most of your time, bake a batch of cornbread while the gumbo simmers. View Recipe 07 of 20 Chicken, Chickpea, and Pesto Salad Toss chickpeas, sliced English cucumber, celery, and shredded rotisserie chicken in pesto to make this hearty, healthy chicken salad. Chopped tomatoes and bell peppers can be added for extra flavor and crunch. View Recipe 08 of 20 Chicken with Couscous and Orange Using a supermarket rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking couscous gets this one-pot dinner on the table in a flash. Fresh mint leaves, chopped navel orange, and toasted pistachios lend vibrant flavors to this easy meal. View Recipe 09 of 20 Chicken and Kale Casserole Anna Williams Kale and lemon zest add a twist to this chicken and pasta casserole, while ricotta and parmesan cheeses make it rich and satisfying. View Recipe 10 of 20 Lemony Pesto Chicken Soup Pernille Loof If you're craving a burst of brightness on a cold day, this is the soup to make. Three tablespoons of lemon juice add a citrusy bite to this quick and easy to prepare meal, which is made with primarily store-bought ingredients, including chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, and pesto. View Recipe 11 of 20 Apricot-Basil Chicken Salad Dried apricots, fresh basil, and slivered almonds make this chicken salad worthy of a spot at an elegant luncheon or in a pretty picnic basket. Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, paprika, minced garlic, and champagne vinegar to make the tangy, flavorful dressing. View Recipe 12 of 20 Southwestern Chicken Wraps A tangy, spicy spread made from sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and lime juice adds kick to these wraps stuffed with rotisserie chicken, black beans, tomato, and avocado. View Recipe 13 of 20 Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup Pernille Loof You can make this immunity-boosting soup in under 20 minutes using store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken. Ginger, garlic, and turmeric give the comforting meal a welcome depth of flavor. View Recipe 14 of 20 Chicken and Spinach Casserole Combine shredded rotisserie chicken with sautéed spinach in a white wine-cream sauce to make this comforting casserole. The topping of torn bread lightly coated in olive oil becomes golden and crisp as it bakes. View Recipe 15 of 20 Chicken Potpies with Ham Fennel bulb and seeds add a new twist to these individual chicken potpies. Using store-bought pie crust and rotisserie chicken means this recipe is quick enough to make for a weeknight dinner. View Recipe 16 of 20 Green Thai Chicken Soup Pernille Loof Warm up with this one-pot chicken soup that's as easy to make as it is to clean up. The flavor from store-bought broth and green curry paste melds together to form the soup's base, while baby bok choy and sweet bell peppers add crunch. View Recipe 17 of 20 Chicken and Kale Hand Pies with Cheddar Crust These hand-held pies make a satisfying lunch dish or party appetizer. Flaky cheddar pastry encloses a filling of sautéed kale, leeks, thyme, and shredded chicken. View Recipe 18 of 20 Chicken, Mushroom, and Cabbage Salad with Soy-Lemon Dressing The dressing—which also does double duty for marinating mushrooms—takes center stage in this quick-to-make salad. Let sliced white button or cremini mushrooms sit in a warm mixture of soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, and sesame oil; then toss the dressing with shredded rotisserie chicken, napa cabbage, radishes, carrot, celery, scallion, and mint leaves. View Recipe 19 of 20 Chicken, Avocado, and Bacon Sandwich Perfect a deli-style sandwich at own home by piling it high with shredded rotisserie chicken, avocado, and bacon. Spread slices of toast with mayonnaise mixed with garlic for a burst of tangy creaminess. View Recipe 20 of 20 Easy Chicken Posole Get dinner on the table in just 10 minutes by using store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken to create this flavorful take on posole. After that it's just stirring in the rest of your ingredients, including canned hominy, salsa, and sherry vinegar. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit