27 Easy Rotisserie Chicken Dinner Recipes That Shred Meal Prep into a Million Pieces
Chicken and Pesto-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I have found that rotisserie chicken is the most valuable ingredient I can have in my arsenal when it comes to quick, yummy weeknight meals that my picky kids will actually EAT. In fact, I'll often purchase several rotisserie chickens at a time, picking the meat off the bones, shredding it and placing it in labeled bags to go in the freezer. When I need a quick dinner it's right there ready to use! So, SO handy! To make your hectic weeknights just a little bit easier, I've gathered 27 easy dinner meals that start with shredded rotisserie chicken.
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Why We Love Rotisserie Chicken Dinner Recipes
Not only are rotisserie chickens incredibly flavorful, more often than not cutting dinner prep work to the bare minimum and furthermore, eliminating the need for a lot of seasoning in my dish. Not to mention, they're really inexpensive. Depending on where I shop, sometimes they are even cheaper than a frozen, uncooked chicken. At Costco, one bird sells for five dollars and change. We love a good meal deal! Feeling like an overachiever? Make your own rotisserie chicken following our recipe.
Krista Marshall
Best Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Try Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders when you need your chicken with a kick; Santa Fe Chicken Salad Wraps for a delish, on-the-go lunch; Chicken Black Bean Nachos to satisfy game-day or late-night munchies and Chicken and Pesto-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a paleo dinner that's so good you'll forget it's healthy.
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Alison Ashton
Colorful, crunchy and quick to make, this cheater chicken Caesar salad is full of ingredients that are good for you, especially for your hardworking eyes. And cheat, we mean we use shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and for the creamy dressing, there's mayo instead of a traditional raw egg.
Get the recipe: Cheater Chicken Caesar Salad
In this Chicken and Pesto-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe from The Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day by Michelle Smith, bright and garlicky pesto partners deliciously with baked sweet potatoes and shredded chicken. Get the recipe HERE.
Chef Jon Ashton adds a special touch to this creamy, crunchy homemade chicken salad with a few special ingredients that give it a real flavor boost! Get the recipe HERE.
The reason this Buffalo Chicken is called “crack” dip is that you will not be able to stop eating it! I am not joking here, peeps—this stuff is crazy!
Chicken Tetrazzini is so easy to make, completely delicious and basically screams comfort food. Plus, tetrazzini is the perfect dish to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Get the recipe HERE.
These baked nachos are the perfect meal for a busy evening. Get the recipe HERE.
This Southwestern-style white bean and chicken chili, from Skinnytaste Meal Prep by Gina Homolka, couldn’t be easier. It’s perfect for game day, holiday movie night or any time you need a comforting bowl of goodness. Get the recipe HERE.
eeknights may be busy, but that doesn’t mean dinner has to be boring. A delicious 30-minute Italian meal that only takes 15 minutes to prep is entirely within reach with this Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Pasta Bake. Get the recipe HERE.
Parade
Sweet potato, the winter staple veg, are the perfect starting point for a healthy, all-in-one meal. In this Chicken and Pesto-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe, bright and garlicky pesto partners deliciously with baked sweet potatoes and shredded chicken.
Get the recipe: Chicken and Pesto-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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This satisfying casserole is an old Texan favorite. The version here uses a simple cheese sauce for the traditional canned soup, blackened vegetables for a lively punch of fire-roasted flavor, and shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut protein.
Get the recipe: Homesick Texan's Chicken Spaghetti
These flavorful enchiladas can be prepped up to a day in advance. Get the recipe HERE.
This melty, crusty french bread sandwich pairs perfectly with a leafy green salad. Get the recipe HERE.
These spicy little sliders are the perfect football food! Get the recipe HERE.
This comfort food classic comes together in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe HERE.
Even the kiddos will gobble up this cheesy broccoli, chicken and pasta dish. A great way to sneak in those veggies! Get the recipe HERE.
This chicken lasagna is covered in cheese and alfredo sauce. Get the recipe HERE.
These wraps are a great meal if you're on the go. Get the recipe HERE.
It doesn't get much easier than this cheesy, tasty pasta dish. Just combine, cover and bake. Get the recipe HERE.
Grilled naan pizzas are a fun Friday night option. Get the recipe HERE.
This fresh, flavorful chicken salad is loaded with tomatoes, olives, onions, cucumber and feta cheese. Get the recipe HERE.
Everyone will love making their own burrito bowls to suit their tastes. Get the recipe HERE.
This simple stromboli can be whipped up in a flash. Get the recipe HERE.
Skip the takeout in favor of this homemade fried rice. Get the recipe HERE.
This meal is picky eater approved and can be prepped ahead! Get the recipe HERE.
This cozy dish cooks up perfectly in your slow cooker. Get the recipe HERE.
This 20-minutes soup is the perfect rainy day meal. Get the recipe HERE.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Inspiration
There's no such thing as too much when we're talking winner chicken dinners. Once you've shredded through these satisfying shortcut rotisserie chicken dinner recipes, you'll want to tuck into our list of 13 cozy casseroles using shredded chicken, get a bite of Patti LaBelle's Famous Fried Chicken, and blast chicken tenders and thighs in the air fryer.
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