Rotisserie Chicken Dinners – Over 30 Recipe Ideas

Weeknight dinners can be hard. It can take a fair amount of planning and prep — and a lot of times there just isn’t enough hours in the day to make something spectacular. I wanted to show you guys a bunch of delicious meals your whole family will devour – with a simple $5 rotisserie chicken. Yes. If you don’t buy your rotisserie chicken from Sam’s or Costco – what are you doing? They are huge and delicious and can be transformed into so many things. Having a few solid leftover rotisserie chicken recipes means I can easily throw together a great meal with very little effort. I like it straight off the bone, or chopped up and mixed into any number of fantastic dishes. 

When you have leftover rotisserie chicken sitting in your fridge, you can literally whip up dinner in 30 minutes or less (usually less!). It’s the perfect ingredient to use on busy weeknights because it’s easy, delicious, and nutritious. So if you are wondering “what can I make with leftover chicken”, then you are in the right place. I am sharing over 30 of the best and most popular leftover rotisserie chicken recipes including soups, pasta, rice, lasagna, salads, pizza, and more! 

White Chicken Chili 

White chili is such a nice alternative to regular chili. In the winter it’s nice to have both kinds in your weekly rotation. Using rotisserie chicken cuts your cooking time down significantly. All you’ll cook are the veggies and beans. Once thickened, you can throw in the chicken and corn for five minutes so that they have time to heat up. Like any other chili, this only gets better when served the next day. 

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken pot pie is so comforting. It’s creamy and full of those amazing flavors that take you right back to childhood. This soup version is filled with carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, corn, and chicken. Much like chili, once you have the base made, and the soup is nice and thick, you’ll just need to add the chicken long enough for it to reheat. 

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza 

Using store-bought flatbread along with your leftover rotisserie chicken makes this pizza a breeze to throw together. The classic combination of chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cheese is all you need for a mid-week meal in under 15 minutes. 

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

The easiest thing I make with leftover rotisserie chicken is chicken salad. Literally, just take the chicken and shred it up, add mayo and I add onions and celery with a little bit of salt and pepper. I love it, the hubby and kids love it and it saves so much time. Lunch or dinner, chicken salad is a win.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

When the weather dips below 40°F, I like to have a batch of soup in the fridge for those extra chilly days.  Once the onion, jalapenos, and garlic are soft, everything else gets added to the pot to cook through. It takes just 30 minutes! The tortilla strips aren’t essential but a delicious addition. 

Rotisserie Chicken Nachos  

I love nachos – you just can’t go wrong. Even bad nachos are good nachos.  And these nachos are great nachos! I like to layer my tray with chips, cheese, and chicken and add in things like jalapeños, beans, guacamole, tomatoes etc. Then I do another layer so there are no dried out chips on the bottom. To keep things crisp, serve your yummy extras on the side so people can make up their own perfect bite. 

Chicken Pot Pie  

I like to use frozen veggies to make this recipe super quickly. Just be sure to thaw and drain them out, so they don’t make your pie watery.  So delicious.

Rotisserie Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

If you’re looking for something filling, easy to make ahead, and a dish everyone will love, this recipe has you covered. The simple combination of chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, and chicken broth gravy is all you need to make this incredible casserole. 

Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups  

It’s hard not to overstate how easy these roll-ups are. Whether looking for a quick appetizer, after-school snack, or lunch on-the-go, these are no-bake and everything you need in one bite. If you’re not looking for too much heat, use chopped tomatoes without the green chilis. Make sure to let the log set up in the fridge so you get neat slices.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches 

Another quick meal – shredded chicken covered in your favorite BBQ sauce served on buns or Hawaiian rolls. Pair with your favorite coleslaw or some baked beans and you have a quick and easy, delicious meal.

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas

How quickly quesadillas can be made with rotisserie chicken? Tortillas, chicken, cheese – I add onions and peppers to mine – cook in a skilled and you have yourself a tasty treat or meal in no time. I pair mine with Spanish rice. Check out my recipe for my favorite Spanish rice, here.

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

I don’t know if it the nostalgia or the simplicity that I love the most about the classic soup. Using the traditional base from which all great things are made – celery, carrot, and onion – the most work you have to do is deciding between elbow and macaroni pasta. I would recommend using low-sodium broth if you can find it. But making your own is a great way to make sure it’s the best it can be! 

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie 

Such a delicious and comforting way to use up leftover chicken or even turkey leftover from a holiday meal.

Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

These enchiladas are bursting with cheese, flavor and a little kick…you can’t go wrong. They are a new rotation on Mexican food nights in my house.

Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo

Such an easy way to make delicious chicken Alfredo without the added work of cooking the chicken. Just add your rotisserie chicken and boom….creamy, delicious chicken Alfredo in a flash.

Chicken Carbonara

This pasta dish thick and rich with an awesome combination of meats and the parmesan or pecorino cheese that traditionally comes with it.

Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings 

Chicken and dumplings are one such comfort food that takes you back to days gone by. This recipe is a quicker method to make this classic without having to sacrifice taste.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

This recipe is easy to make, super comforting and creamy and perfect for a simple family meal that everyone will love. It is hearty and perfectly delicious!

Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken Dip  

This is an amazing recipe for a party or get together or just bumming around on the weekend. Whenever I make this dip, it is devoured in under an hour.

Chicken Taco Salad

This salad is a feast of textures and flavors, from crisp lettuce to creamy avocado and sumptuous rotisserie chicken. It is so good and a quick and easy meal to make especially in the warmer months.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pin Wheels 

This is another versatile recipe that can be used for lunches, appetizers or a quick dinner. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are super easy to make and such a crowd pleaser. Rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and ranch seasoning all rolled into a wrap or tortilla. Trust me, they are delicious and addicting.

Rotisserie Chicken Stir Fry 

Sometimes, it’s just not possible to get take out or eat out. Luckily, this stir fry recipe will satisfy any takeout cravings you have. Best of all, it tastes even better since it’s homemade, and you’ll save money making it! 

Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff

Classic stroganoff… but with a twist! This rotisserie chicken stroganoff is a tasty twist on a classic, and it uses shredded rotisserie chicken, onions, garlic, egg noodles, Worcestershire sauce, and more for a complete tasty recipe. 

Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

Can you tell I love everything Alfredo? This chicken Alfredo baked ziti recipe is a must-try! It stays light, thanks to its lightened-up alfredo sauce, and it’s super easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings, so you can tweak the recipe to your liking! 

Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This green chile chicken casserole recipe is simply spectacular! It’s an easy to make meal that’s cheesy, spicy, and delicious! It’s made using corn tortillas, rotisserie chicken, black beans, tomatoes, sour cream, and more. 

White Chicken Lasagna

If you love lasagna, you’ll love this creamy white chicken lasagna recipe. This version with white sauce is super creamy and compliments the spinach well with cooked chicken. On super busy days, making chicken lasagna with rotisserie chicken pulls together a 5 star meal in just under 30 minutes prep.  Many lasagna noodles can actually be used right out of the box and don’t need to be pre-boiled, so you can save even more time!

20 minute Tuscan Chicken with Pasta 

As its name implies, this twenty-minute Tuscan chicken with penne pasta can be made in just twenty minutes! It’s an easy and flavorful weeknight meal that’s comforting, warming, and absolutely delicious. Try making it today! 

One Pot Chicken Tetrazzini 

This one pot chicken tetrazzini uses only one pot and it’s made using great ingredients like shredded chicken, baby portobello mushrooms, and a creamy sauce that brings the whole thing together. 

Chicken Parm Casserole

Chicken park is one of my hubby’s favorite meals. In this version, tender chunks of chicken and pasta are covered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with garlic topping and mozzarella cheese. It is so good! 

Rotisserie Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers made with leftover chicken is like a chicken fajita personal bowl. While this recipe includes rice, you can leave it out and add more veggies, different proteins, or serve it on the side. 

Baked Chicken Gnocchi Marinara

This tasty dish has only six ingredients: chicken, cheese, garlic, chicken stock, marinara, and, you guessed it, gnocchi. But if you wanted more veggies, you could totally add some zucchini squash in no time. 

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

You get the crunch of the lettuce wrap, featuring chopped red bell pepper for extra texture. Make your own peanut sauce — with soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and sriracha — to ensure everyone goes *nuts* for this dish. Perfect as an appetizer or main course.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese 

Who doesn’t love Mac and cheese? My kids sure do – and with the addition of rotisserie chicken and a handful of other flavorful ingredients this goes from a side dish into a delicious dinner. 

Chicken Fajita Casserole

This casserole allows the flavors of fajitas to enjoyed with no assembly required. 

Chicken Caprese Pasta 

Caprese Chicken Pasta is the most incredible balsamic marinated chicken, garlic infused roasted tomatoes, asparagus and zucchini all topped with freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella!  It is the light, fresh taste of summer you have been waiting for!

Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps 

Using a rotisserie chicken means no cooking is required to get this tropical dish on the table. 

So there you have it, I am telling you rotisserie chicken for the win. I buy 2-3 every time I go to Sam’s Club. They are great for meal prepping lunches and dinners or just by itself paired with a veggie and starch – it makes an amazing, filling, nutritious dinner. If you want more ideas on what to make in a pinch on a crazy busy weeknight, check out this post. Let me know in the comments what you make if you buy rotisserie chicken from Sam’s or Costco!