30+ Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken

This is hands down our family's favorite pasta salad of all time! My kids request it on a regular basis and using rotisserie chicken is my favorite trick (especially during the summer) for cutting out some of the prep time.

Slice off the rotisserie chicken breast and toss it with your favorite BBQ sauce for a pasta salad that will have everyone raving.

Using rotisserie chicken meat means this already quick soup needs only 15 minutes to be ready to go out on the table.

Although this recipe has you cook the chicken in the sauce, you can just make the sauce and marinate the cooked chicken in it for a few hours! Perfect for a prep ahead meal!

These make great appetizers or a tasty snack. I've even had friends turn them into dinner by serving them with a hearty salad. Whenever you want to enjoy them these are a super easy way to turn some store bought pesto and crescent rolls into something amazing.

It is super easy to make a "specialty" pizza at home and if you like things spicy, you will love this buffalo chicken (or turkey) pizza.

A semi-homemade buffalo pizza sauce and shredded meat make for a super quick and tasty dinner.

These little sandwiches are delightful to make during the summer when it's too hot to cook. They are equally tempting in the winter when you are needing to add something healthier to the menu.

With mandarin orange, pineapple, cherries, and macadamia nuts they pack a lot of flavor into little bites.

Adding red onions and herbs adds some pizzazz to BBQ chicken pizza. If you want to be really crazy you can even add some pineapple tidbits (unless you are team no pineapple ever).

I always have a bag of sliced bell peppers and onions in my freezer for use in dishes like this. Between picking up a rotisserie chicken and using frozen veggies, you have plenty of time to make up the sauce while the pasta cooks!

If you have never had Enfrijoladas before, they are basically enchiladas but with a black bean sauce instead of the usual red or green sauce. Since you make the sauce in the blender, it's a quick assembly job to get this in the oven.

This is our family's favorite chicken salad sandwiches. They are packed with tons of fruit and nuts and are a good way to stretch a little bit of meat a long way.

If you want to eliminate the extra carbs, use the chicken salad in lettuce wraps for a refreshing break from all the heavy holiday food.

Chicken tortilla soup is some serious comfort food packed with black beans, corn, and a wonderfully spiced tomato broth. You can have this tasty soup on the table in 30 minutes, and don't forget the tortillas (or tortilla strips)- it's the best part for kiddos.

This in another easy comfort food recipe and pasta is always a winner in my house. Adding veggies helps to lighten up the whole dish and the pesto plus alfredo combination is a winner.

Although the recipe for this uses leftover beef or pork you could also just as easily swap shredded chicken in. This kind of recipe is a great fridge buster of all those leftover odds and ends including produce!

This is another good leftover buster. I like to use whatever meat I have on hand, including chicken! Add some sauteed veggies or beans and rice to extend that chicken meat a little farther.

A loaded salad like this one is a perfect healthier option for lunch or dinner. Simple, easy, and good for you is always a winner in my book.

Chicken noodle soup is a favorite with my kids but it's always nice to give them something just a little bit healthier. Swapping the usual noodles for spaghetti squash is a smart swap.

This recipe is good for when you are looking for something a little different. The beans and chicken make for a hearty meal with wonderful flavor.

Hello Nacho! These simple nachos make a great snack after school (or work).

Here's another great comfort food recipe. Make up a double batch and save it in the freezer for another busy night, or give it away to a family who has been sick or just had a baby!

Another good low-carb option on the list. My family is always ready to try something new if it has pesto on it so if your family is like mine they will enjoy this dish.

Chicken cordon Bleu will always make me think of my time working in the college cafeteria. We served it every other Sunday. This is way easier than what we used to make and better for serving up a crowd.

Here's another good hearty soup recipe that will warm you up in the winter. I bet you would have a lot of what you need already on hand in your freezer or pantry.

This is another classic! I love making tortilla roll ups for lunch for my kids or an afternoon snack. They can just as easily be made into a dinner with a salad and fruit.

For those who are following a keto or paleo lifestyle this chicken salad is a good option. Even if you aren't following those diets, you'll thoroughly enjoy eating this chicken salad.

If you are looking for a quick and easy taco Tuesday option these tacos are for you! Simple and flavorful are the way to go when you are running around on a crazy weeknight.

Skip the takeout and make this That style noodle bowl instead. Pasta is always a hit and this helps to spice things up a bit from your usual Italian fare.

Forget chicken salad in a sandwich, stuff some delightful chicken into an avocado instead. It's a great way to get your protein and some good healthy fats into your daily intake.

Casseroles are a great go to when you have a busy week ahead. Make this the night before and leave it in the fridge ready for the oven when you get home.

If you have never had gnocchi, it's a chunky and chewy potato pasta that is so good! My kids love making gnocchi (it's a fun project even for little ones) but you can also easily find it at most grocery stores in the Italian section.

There are a lot of soup options on this list because soups are a great way to use up leftover meats and veggies. This soup combines everyone's favorite tomato soup and tortellini for another hearty soup option.

Combine the classic chicken Caesar salad with a bit of pasta so you can get your pasta fix along with your greens.

Switch up the standard chicken salad with an Asian twist- chopsticks optional!

Chicken pot pie can be labor intensive to make so this skillet version speeds up the process. The cheddar garlic drop biscuits mean you won't miss the pie crust at all- and no rolling out the dough needed!

Quesadillas are another good way to stretch a little bit of meat a long way. Adding veggies and chorizo helps stretch it a little bit more and can transform leftover shredded chicken into something totally new.

Here's another healthier option if you are trying to avoid pasta and eat extra veggies. The buffalo chicken adds tons of flavor that will convince even a zucchini avoid-er that this is worth eating.

Enchiladas are a good freezer meal option to make ahead and save for later in the week or month. We love to pair these with pinto or black beans and Mexican rice.

If you are a curry fan, you will love this version with sweet butternut squash which balances the heat of the curry nicely.

Baked chicken taquitos are easy to make at home and the kids will devour them! Serve them up with salsa and sour cream or guacamole.

These chicken sandwiches barely take 15 minutes to make, seriously! You'll want to keep this recipe on hand for when you are in a pinch or dinner time.

I've never been a huge fan of sweet potatoes on their own but when they are stuffed with this savory Mexican filling they are a treat! It's a great balance of sweet and savory.