Dinner In A Flash: 7 Incredible Recipes That Utilize Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken

Have you been utilizing the convenient store-bought rotisserie chicken? You haven’t?? After you read this article, go straight to the supermarket and get a rotisserie chicken! I’ve got your dinner covered. These 7 amazing rotisserie chicken recipes are going to save you a whole lot of trouble and answer the ever looming question: “What’s for dinner?”

1. Chicken Noodle Soup

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. In a large pot, sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken and egg noodles.
  3. Cook until noodles are tender, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

2. BBQ Chicken Enchiladas

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
• Instructions:
  1. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.
  2. Lay out tortillas and divide chicken, cheese, red onion, and cilantro evenly over half of each tortilla.
  3. Fold tortillas in half and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and cheese is melted. Slice into wedges and serve.

3. Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo Pasta

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Add shredded chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine, and serve hot.

4. Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

• Ingredients:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté spinach until wilted. Add shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
  3. Split sweet potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill each sweet potato with the chicken and spinach mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

5. Chicken and Rice Casserole

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened. Add frozen peas and diced carrots, cook until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, chicken broth, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Serve hot.

6. Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve in bowls and enjoy.

7. Chicken Enchiladas

• Ingredients:
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small can diced green chilies
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, diced green chilies, half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious chicken enchiladas!

Conclusion

These rotisserie chicken recipes are GOLD. I use them so often, and since each dish tastes wildly different, your family won’t get sick of chicken…hopefully. Why overcomplicate things in today’s world where we have so many options to make daily tasks a little bit easier?

Which recipes sound good to you? I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as mine do.

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