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Head to the deli section of your grocery store and grab a rotisserie chicken—we’re making dinner! These 15 dinner recipes all use a prepared rotisserie chicken to make busy weeknights just a bit easier. From comforting soups to cozy casseroles, these are meals you’ll find yourself returning to again and again.
A good rotisserie chicken is one of my all-time favorite weeknight dinner shortcuts. They’re relatively inexpensive (especially at Costco or Sam’s Club), can stretch to feed a crowd, and are unbelievably versatile.
I’ve shared a lot of rotisserie chicken recipes over the years, so it was about time to pull them together into one place for you.
Prepping a rotisserie chicken
If you’re trying to make dinner prep easier, a rotisserie chicken is your best friend. Sure, you can grab one at the store at the last minute, but a little bit of planning ahead can really save the day.
Pick up the chicken on Sunday and pull the meat from the bones when you get home. I find it easier to pick the meat off while the chicken is still warm. Store the meat in zip-top bags or an airtight container until you’re ready to cook with it.
Freeze meat that won’t get used within a couple of days. Cooked chicken freezes well, so pop anything you aren’t using soon into zip-top freezer bags or deli containers, label, and store in the freezer. If you have a vacuum sealer, that’s even better for keeping the chicken from getting freezer burn during longer-term storage.
Save the bones for making stock. Don’t have time to make a batch of homemade chicken stock right away? Toss the bones and skin into a container and freeze. Pull them out when you have time later to make stock!
My favorite rotisserie chicken recipes
I’ve pulled together 15 of my favorite dinner recipes made with rotisserie chicken. These are all easy recipes, and many of them can be prepped ahead of time.
This white chicken chili has a cheesy, creamy broth and is packed with white beans, corn, and green chiles. My family loves topping it with tortilla chips for a bit of crunch!
This chicken pot pie recipe takes the classic comfort food and adds a quick and easy Bisquick topping. You get all of the flavors you love with only 20 minutes of prep time!
Hawaiian roll sliders are a dinnertime favorite in our house. This version mixes shredded chicken with ranch dressing, bacon, and plenty of cheese. They're as delicious for dinner as they are on game day!
Looking for a make-ahead meal? This cranberry chicken salad is exactly what you need! It's a great no-cook dinner when the weather is too hot to turn on the stove and also makes for delicious weekday lunches.
This bright, flavorful soup is inspired by avgolemono, but uses orzo instead of rice. It's packed with veggies, lemon, and dill for a bit of sunshine on even the most dreary days.
Even picky eaters love a good chicken and rice casserole. This one can be prepped up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge until it's time to bake it.
This creamy chicken soup is inspired by a local restaurant and packs all of the flavors of chicken pot pie filling into a hearty bowl of soup. Serve it alongside Bisquick biscuits to stand in for the crust!
Chicken spaghetti casserole is a Midwestern favorite that will have your family asking for seconds. It's made with chicken, peppers and onions, Rotel, pasta, and a cheesy sauce. Make it just before dinner or prep it up to 2 days ahead of time.
All of the flavor of your favorite buffalo chicken dip turned into delicious slider sandwiches! Prep them in just 10 minutes for a quick dinner or game-day snack.
Is there anything more classic than a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup? This one comes together in just 40 minutes using shredded rotisserie chicken and the help of some store-bought chicken broth.
Prefer a tomato-based chicken chili? This recipe uses pantry staple ingredients and adds some aromatics and cooked chicken for a flavorful dinner. It also freezes beautifully!
Pizza night just got an upgrade! Make this one with easy homemade pizza dough or your favorite store-bought dough and top it with chicken bacon, ranch dressing, and plenty of cheese.
This is another recipe that turns canned ingredients and shredded chicken into something special. Tomatoes and enchilada sauce make for a flavorful base, while black beans and potatoes add even more substance. Try swapping the russet potatoes for sweet potatoes!
