35+ Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes for Dinner
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A store-bought rotisserie chicken is one of my favorite shortcuts for getting dinner on the table quickly. These easy leftover rotisserie chicken recipes turn the extra meat into casseroles, soups, pasta, pizza, tacos, salads, and more.
And as long as you hide the empty chicken container, no one ever has to know how easy dinner really was!
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These recipes using rotisserie chicken also work with leftover cooked chicken or chicken you prepared ahead of time. Most call for two to three cups of chopped or shredded chicken, so you may even be able to make more than one meal from a single bird.
Why Make These Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
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They save time – The chicken is cooked and ready to use.
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There is plenty of variety – Choose from cozy casseroles, soups, pasta, pizza, tacos, salads, and more.
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They stretch your grocery budget – One chicken can provide enough meat for more than one meal.
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These recipes work with what you have – You can use rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or chicken cooked during meal prep.
Jump to Your Favorite Type of Recipe
- Casseroles and skillet meals
- Soups and chili
- Tex-Mex recipes
- Pasta and pizza
- Sandwiches, salads, and more
- Leftover rotisserie chicken FAQs
Comforting Rotisserie Chicken Casseroles and Skillet Meals
1. Creamy Chicken and Noodles Skillet
Egg noodles, vegetables, cream, and two cups of chopped chicken come together in one skillet. This creamy chicken and noodles recipe is ready in about 20 minutes, making it an easy weeknight option.
2. Cheesy Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole
This green chile chicken and rice casserole is cheesy, comforting, and full of mild green chile flavor. Starting with cooked chicken makes it especially easy to assemble.
3. 30-Minute Chicken and Rice Casserole
This chicken and rice casserole is an easy one-dish dinner for busy nights. When using rotisserie chicken, add it late enough to heat through without drying out.
4. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Pasta, broccoli, chicken, and plenty of cheese make this chicken and broccoli skillet a complete family-friendly meal. Rotisserie chicken takes care of the most time-consuming prep step.
5. Easy Chicken Pot Pie
This lightened-up chicken pot pie was made for leftover cooked chicken or turkey. The creamy filling and easy Bisquick topping give you classic pot pie flavor without making a pastry crust.
6. Quick and Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies
These mini chicken pot pies turn cooked chicken and a few convenient ingredients into individually portioned comfort food. They are especially fun for kids.
7. Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac and Cheese
Chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy macaroni come together in this Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac and Cheese. Rotisserie chicken makes an already comforting dinner much faster to prepare.
Recipe by Yummi Haus.
8. One-Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken
This creamy chicken gnocchi with spinach is a complete meal made in one pan. Tender gnocchi, mushrooms, spinach, and cooked chicken make it feel a little more special than the usual leftover-chicken dinner.
Recipe by Chew Out Loud.
9. Easy Chicken and Couscous Skillet Dinner
This chicken and couscous skillet combines rotisserie chicken with pearl couscous and vegetables. The couscous cooks quickly, so the whole meal is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Recipe by Kevin & Amanda.
10. Easy Chicken Muffins
These easy chicken muffins tuck a creamy, cheesy chicken filling inside golden biscuit dough. Use chopped rotisserie chicken for a quick handheld dinner, lunch, or game-day snack.
Soups and Chili Made with Rotisserie Chicken
11. Family Favorite White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is creamy, hearty, and mild enough for the entire family. Cooked shredded chicken helps the chili come together much faster.
12. Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup is filled with chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and warm Tex-Mex seasonings. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken helps get it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
13. Creamy Green Chile Enchilada Soup
If you love chicken enchiladas, try those same flavors in this creamy green chile enchilada soup. Add cooked chicken near the end so it has time to heat through without becoming overcooked.
14. Creamy Chicken Stew
This creamy chicken stew is filled with tender vegetables, chicken, and a rich, comforting broth. It tastes like it simmered all afternoon but can be made on the stovetop in about 30 minutes.
15. Mexican Chicken Lime Soup
Bright lime, green chile, chicken, and Mexican-inspired seasonings give this Mexican chicken lime soup plenty of flavor without making it overly spicy.
16. Easy Chicken Tortellini Soup
Cheese tortellini helps turn this chicken tortellini soup into a filling meal. Rotisserie chicken adds plenty of protein without adding to the cooking time.
(Bonus Soup Recipe) Chicken and White Bean Soup
This hearty Chicken and White Bean Soup combines shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy white beans, vegetables, and leafy greens in a flavorful broth. It’s wholesome, comforting, and ready in about 45 minutes.
Tex-Mex Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
17. Easy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This chicken enchilada skillet has all the cheesy, saucy flavor of enchiladas without filling and rolling individual tortillas.
18. Quick and Easy Skillet Enchiladas
These 25-minute skillet enchiladas use rolled tortillas and cook right on the stovetop. They are also a handy option for a camp stove or campfire skillet.
19. Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This green chile chicken enchilada casserole layers tortillas, chicken, green chile sauce, beans, and cheese into a family-friendly dinner.
20. Green Chile Chicken Tacos
These green chile chicken tacos are creamy, cheesy, and full of mild salsa-verde flavor. Rotisserie chicken can replace the slow-cooked chicken when you need the tacos ready more quickly.
21. Skillet Nachos with Spicy Salsa Verde Chicken
These salsa verde chicken nachos layer tortilla chips with shredded chicken, salsa verde, beans, and melted cheese. They work as a casual dinner as well as a game-day snack.
Recipe by Picky Palate.
22. Crispy Air Fryer Taquitos
These crispy air fryer taquitos are golden and crunchy on the outside with a melty cheese filling. Add cooked shredded rotisserie chicken to make them heartier; they air-fry in about eight minutes and work as an easy dinner, lunch, or game-day snack.
23. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These chicken enchilada zucchini boats replace the tortillas with fresh zucchini. They add a lighter choice to a collection full of cozy casseroles, pizzas, and pasta dishes.
Recipe by Averie Cooks.
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta and Pizza Recipes
24. Easy Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Use rotisserie chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheese, and your favorite prepared crust to make this Buffalo chicken pizza. It is much faster and less expensive than ordering pizza.
25. Easy Barbecue Chicken Pizza
This barbecue chicken pizza combines cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and melted cheese for an easy sweet-and-savory pizza night.
26. Chicken and Mushroom White Pizza
My chicken and mushroom white pizza was one of the recipes in the original BuzzFeed roundup. The creamy white sauce, mushrooms, cheese, and cooked chicken still make a wonderful combination.
27. Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
This creamy chicken and asparagus pasta was originally created with leftover rotisserie chicken. Bow-tie pasta, tender asparagus, chicken, and a creamy Parmesan sauce make it an easy 30-minute dinner.
28. Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Use chopped rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken to get this flavorful family dinner on the table even faster.
Sandwiches, Salads, and Other Easy Rotisserie Chicken Ideas
29. Baked Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
These baked barbecue chicken sandwiches are an easy way to feed the family or a larger group. Combine shredded rotisserie chicken with the barbecue sauce before assembling the sandwiches.
30. BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Grilled Cheese
This BBQ chicken and pineapple grilled cheese combines sweet pineapple, smoky barbecue chicken, sharp cheddar, and crispy bread. Think of it as Hawaiian pizza in grilled-cheese form.
Recipe by Domestic Superhero.
31. Easy Fried Rice with Chicken
This chicken fried rice is an easy way to use leftover rice and leftover chicken in the same meal. It cooks quickly and can be adapted to whatever vegetables you have on hand.
32. Chicken and Tortellini Pasta Salad
This chicken and tortellini pasta salad is hearty enough for dinner and especially useful during warm weather when no one wants a heavy casserole.
33. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Chicken, bacon, pasta, vegetables, and ranch dressing make this chicken bacon ranch pasta salad a filling cold dinner, potluck dish, or make-ahead lunch.
34. Avocado and Bacon Chicken Salad
This avocado and bacon chicken salad combines creamy avocado with crispy bacon and cooked chicken. Serve it over greens, in a wrap, or on bread.
35. Easy Waldorf Chicken Salad
This easy Waldorf chicken salad adds chicken to the classic combination of apples, grapes, celery, and nuts. It is a fresh choice when you have leftover chicken but do not want another hot meal.
36. Black Bean and Corn Chicken Salad
This black bean and corn chicken salad is full of Tex-Mex flavor and works as a light dinner, lunch, or side dish.
Good to know: Rotisserie chicken yield and storage
Most store-bought rotisserie chickens provide about three to four cups of usable shredded meat. The amount will vary with the size of the chicken.
Remove the meat while the chicken is still slightly warm. It is much easier than waiting until the chicken is completely cold. Divide the meat into two-cup portions, then refrigerate or freeze anything you will not use right away.
Leftover Rotisserie Chicken FAQs
How much meat is on a rotisserie chicken?
Most rotisserie chickens provide about three to four cups of cooked, shredded meat. Larger warehouse-club chickens may provide more.
How long does rotisserie chicken last in the refrigerator?
Store the chicken in a covered container and use it within three to four days. Refrigerate it within two hours of bringing it home or serving it.
Can you freeze rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Remove the meat from the bones and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze it in meal-size portions so you can thaw only what you need for a soup, casserole, pizza, or skillet dinner.
Can canned chicken replace rotisserie chicken?
Canned chicken works in many casseroles, soups, dips, and cold salads. Drain it well before adding it, and taste the finished dish before adding extra salt.
Whether you start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftovers from last night’s dinner, these rotisserie chicken dinner ideas make weeknight meals so much easier. Which one will you make first?
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