25 Delicious Meals You Can Make From a Simple Rotisserie Chicken

Published on 5/9/2016 at 12:05 AM

Oh, the rotisserie chicken -- so flavorful, so filling, and so, so easy. Drop by the grocery store, pick up one of these tasty little birds, dress it up a bit, and boom! You've got yourself an instant dinner. Effortlessly ramp up your rotisserie chicken game while cutting cook time in half with these 25 different quick, easy, and crazy-delicious recipes that use the store-bought bird.

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Sweet-and-spicy pomegranate and poblano chicken enchiladas

Three types of peppers meet juicy berries for this tangy, fiery take on a Mexican classic. Pro tip: char your tortillas for an extra-smoky kick. Get cooking here.

Chicken-stuffed, bacon-wrapped chiles

Bacon. Wrapped. Chili peppers. If you're not already convinced this is one of the best recipes of all time, you're out of your meat-loving mind. Let's get weird.

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Chicken and dumplings

There's nothing more comforting than a steaming-hot bowl of chicken and dumplings -- especially when it only takes 30 minutes to make! This resourceful recipe even suggests using the chicken carcass to make the broth, so try not to toss it. Get cozy here.

White bean and roasted chicken salad

With only five key ingredients, this simple, protein-filled salad is a snap to prepare. You can also double the dressing recipe and throw the extras in the fridge for future lunchtime endeavors. Recipe this-a-way.

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Creamy Buffalo mac & cheese

Classic mac & cheese gets a much-needed makeover in this rich-and-creamy comfort dish. You'll definitely want to use full-sized macaroni shells to capture all that buttery, peppery goodness. Bring on the carbs with the recipe here.

Deep-fried chicken pot pie

The only thing better than chicken pot pie? Super-simple deep-fried chicken pot pie. Stock up on pre-made empanada wrappers and learn how to whip up these gooey little hand pies here.

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Pesto chicken artichoke pizza

These mini naan pizzas are piled high with mouth-watering toppings like briny artichoke, herbaceous pesto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and of course, store-bought rotisserie chicken. Recipe here.

Chicken Cordon bleu baked potato

The star of this savory side dish is fresh dill weed butter, so make sure not to skimp on that. Peep them pretty potatoes here.

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Southwest chicken stromboli

Spicy jalapeño Havarti breathes new life into this Italian staple while store-bought pizza dough and good old rotisserie chicken cut down on prep time. Get rolling here.

Doritos chicken casserole

Junk food becomes soul food in this creamy, cheesy casserole. You'll probably want to serve this with a side of (uncooked) Doritos to make sure all your food groups are covered. Be bold with the recipe here.

Courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats

BBQ chicken apple bacon cheddar quesadillas

Rotisserie chicken's hottest quesadilla has everything: crunch, tang, spice, the ability to turn mere mortals into superhuman culinary masters. OK, maybe not that last one, but this badass recipe undeniably has a lot going for it. Get on it.

Easy chicken noodle soup with kale

Spaghetti? In chicken noodle soup? It's so crazy it might just work -- and it does! With just six ingredients (including health superstar kale), this hearty dish definitely earns its "easiest ever" title. Get cracking here.

Courtesy of Tastes Lovely

Rainbow chopped Thai chicken salad

Tons of bright-red cabbage, yellow bell peppers, crispy carrots, and crunchy peanuts make this colorful salad a solid -- not to mention extra-healthy -- lunch option. Crunched for time? Skip the DIY and toss in store-bought Thai-style dressing. Click here to taste the rainbow.

Chicken chilaquiles

Chilaquiles are the ultimate hangover food -- salty, gooey, and just spicy enough to help you sweat out last night's tequila. Even better, this casserole-like recipe cuts calories by swapping fried tortillas for the baked version. Sober up over here, amigo.