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Are you one of those people who buys a hot chicken at the grocery store to make leftover rotisserie chicken recipes the next day or two?
Same.
I’ll have some for dinner and then, once it’s cool, tear it apart and make all kinds of easy meals the next day?
Rotisserie chickens used to be a once-a-week or more event in our house.
(Ask me about the “hot chick” texting fiasco of 2011.)
Getting home from work, picking up the child from school/activities/friends/grandparents, walking in the door and suddenly the last thing you want to do is to make something complex.
So we’d start out with some rotisserie chicken, mac and cheese, and green beans or something but then I’d have almost the whole thing left.
I’d pop the plastic dome back on and in the fridge it went.
The next morning, I’d start carving it up and end up with a container of lovely shredded, diced, pulled chicken chunks ready for a new recipe.
So outside of some darn good Chicken Salad, what else can we do with leftover chicken rotisserie?
Let’s take a look.
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This is Renee’s recipe.
She made this with all these big ol’ chunks of celery and grapes or whatever, and those are great, but I like them diced small.
Use this recipe as a guideline for ingredients and then just taste-test as you go.
CookingChew Tip: Also, pick a flavor profile. If you like a chicken salad on the sweeter side, don’t add much mustard and no dill pickles.
If you like it super savory, don’t add the fruit or the nuts. This one leans sweet.
Another soup option that makes a great pairing is this comfort food standard — homestyle chicken noodle soup. This soup is an easy, reliable choice to provide everyone around the table with a well-rounded meal, using a bag of frozen egg noodles, boneless skinless chicken thighs, and vegetables to keep you warm and cozy.
Chicken Tetrazzini
As the casserole bakes, the sauce thickens and clings to every strand of fettuccine, forming a creamy weave of pasta, cheese, and chicken. It’s the kind of meal that doesn’t need embellishment — a dish built from pantry staples and made to feed a tableful.
White Chicken Enchiladas
Inside, the shredded rotisserie chicken and Monterey Jack cheese melt together into something tender and rich, held in check by the mild bite of green chiles and the tang of sour cream. Serve these white chicken enchiladas with a spoonful of salsa or a cool swipe of guacamole for balance.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Crockpot buffalo chicken dip is the perfect and filling dip for any event. It is fast and easy to make buffalo chicken dip in a slow cooker.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole captures all that homestyle flavor but without using the stovetop to make a homemade gravy or rolling out a from-scratch crust. The crescent roll crust bakes into a pretty good substitute for authentic, though, holding a filling of chicken, vegetables, and creamy sauce, and it’s definitely weeknight friendly.
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
It is packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, and a kick of hot sauce. So, if you are looking for a game-day snack or even a quick dinner idea, this is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Chicken Enchilada Dip
This is the good stuff: a hot tex-mex chicken enchilada dip baked in the oven until the cheese is bubbly. You add the usual suspects, like a Costco chicken that you shred yourself, preshredded cheese, a can of black beans.
Cheesy Chicken Taco Spaghetti
With tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and wonderfully melted cheese, there’s so much to love about this Cheesy Chicken Taco Spaghetti. On top of all this deliciousness, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Chicken Spinach Wraps
This delicious and healthy chicken wrap recipe is a great choice for a quick lunch or a light dinner, or a filling snack. What’s more, wraps are super portable AND you can have them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Grilled Peach Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
This delicious and hearty peach salad is a combination of amazing flavors and textures. Next, you’ve got your crunchy pecans and succulent chicken breast.
The bottom line
I am a huge fan of bringing home rotisserie chickens, and this epic list of recipes using rotisserie chicken proves why.
We love chicken and are always looking for easy and creative ways to use it up:
- Leftover Chicken Breast Recipes
- Genius Leftover Chicken Recipes
- Leftover Shredded Chicken Recipes
- 55 Shredded Chicken Recipes
- Leftover Baked Chicken Recipes
- Leftover BBQ Chicken Recipes
- Leftover Fried Chicken Recipes
- Canned Chicken Recipes
- Diced Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Casserole Recipes
- Chicken Wrap Recipes
- Chicken Appetizers
Want some tips for reheating your leftover rotisserie chicken?
I haven’t been able to open these recipes for awhile;
Hi CnB, do you mean the orange recipe titles next to the numbers won’t open for you at all? They seem to be working for me, but I may be able to try another way. Sorry it’s giving you trouble! –Andi & Renee’