Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 18 Quick Recipes That Start With Rotisserie Chicken (the Ultimate Dinner Shortcut) These easy recipes make good use of a pre-cooked bird. By Emily Goldman Updated on June 10, 2024 Close Photo: Nico Schinco A freshly cooked rotisserie chicken can be all you need to get dinner on the table fast. Easily picked up from the grocery store, this nutrient-rich protein serves as an ideal starting point for a number of different recipes. Having rotisserie chicken on hand means there's one less component to cook on busy weeknights, so you can get dinner (or lunch) ready in minutes. Whether you purchase a small or large bird, there are lots of tasty and intriguing ways to transform the meat into something special. These meal options will have the whole family asking for seconds. 13 Creative Ways to Elevate Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken 01 of 18 Creamy Leftover-Turkey-and-Rice Soup Johnny Miller Rotisserie chicken makes a great, easy swap for the turkey in this 25-minute take on the Greek avgolemono soup. Its base is a mix of egg yolks, 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 02 of 18 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 03 of 18 Chicken and Spinach Casserole Combine shredded leftover 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 04 of 18 Classic Chicken Potpie Grant Webster Nothing beats a comforting one-dish meal that's equally speedy and tasty. If you start with store-bought puff pastry and leftover rotisserie chicken, the recipe can be done in a snap, and it's a good way to stretch a small amount of meat into dinner for six. View Recipe 05 of 18 Classic Chicken Salad Con Poulos A classic for a reason. Leftover rotisserie chicken makes the best chicken salad—simply mix it with mayo, mustard, and veggies (we particularly love minced red onion, celery, and parsley for extra crunch). For a healthier version, you can also swap the mayo for Greek yogurt. View Recipe 06 of 18 Chicken Club Salad Martha Stewart If a classic chicken salad sandwich isn't for you, try this delicious twist that replaces the bread with crisp lettuce leaves. While you can make it from scratch, it's easier to start with leftover rotisserie chicken mixed with a tangy, creamy dressing, then diced tomatoes, and crumbled bacon on top. All the elements of an ol' Club, minus the extra carbs! View Recipe 07 of 18 Creamy Chicken and Rice Casserole Yunhee Kim Just like Grandma used to make! This easy casserole recipe breathes new life into leftover rotisserie chicken and rice with sautéed mushrooms, frozen peas, fresh parsley, a tangy sour-cream sauce, and golden breadcrumbs. View Recipe 08 of 18 Quick Chicken With Zucchini and Greens Marcus Nilsson The simple dish is flavorful and nutrient-rich, not to mention a speedy dinner filled with veggies and proteins. If you ask us, it's also the perfect one-bowl meal for on-the-go moments. View Recipe 09 of 18 Summery Chicken-and-Rice Soup Lennart Weibull Do you have leftover rotisserie chicken and extra veggies in the fridge? Then, put them to good use in this chicken and rice soup that's packed with flavor and textures. You can literally go for any vegetable you've got handy—in this case, our version has Swiss chard, zucchini, and summer squash. View Recipe 10 of 18 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 11 of 18 White Bean Chicken Chili A hearty, comforting dinner that comes together in just a bit over an hour. Shredded rotisserie chicken and canned cannellini beans—plus two types of chiles and spices—make this Mexican-inspired meal a great option for when you need to feed a crowd on a budget. View Recipe 12 of 18 English Muffin Pizza Snacks Jason Donnelly A great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. This flavor-packed pizza is kid-friendly and customizable—take it to a whole new level by swapping regular pizza sauce for barbeque sauce, then top it with shredded rotisserie chicken and red onions. View Recipe 13 of 18 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 14 of 18 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 15 of 18 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 16 of 18 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 17 of 18 Green Thai Chicken Soup Warm up with this Southeast Asian-inspired chicken soup that's as easy to make as it is to clean up. Store-bought chicken, lemongrass, ginger, and chiles meld together to form the soup's base, while the cilantro gives the finished result an extra layer of flavor. View Recipe 18 of 18 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