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As a busy mom, I love recipes using store bought rotisserie chicken.
They’re perfect for those crazy weeknights when you don’t feel like cooking every single thing from scratch.
Plus, they’re high in protein and fairly cheap which is an added bonus if you’re trying to keep your grocery bill down like most of us are these days.
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What can I make with rotisserie chicken?
Here are 35 super easy weeknight dinners you can make from a $5 rotisserie chicken!
(Looking for the keto rotisserie chicken recipes? Scroll to the bottom!)
Many of these dinner ideas would also be great for meal prep.
1. Easy Burrito Bowls
Easy Burrito Bowls via Cookies and Cups
2. Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl
Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl via The Girl Who Ate Everything
3. Easy Peanut Chicken With Veggies
Easy Peanut Chicken With Veggies via Well Plated
4. Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup via The Frugal Girls
5. 30-Minute White Chicken Chili
30-Minute White Chicken Chili via Countryside Cravings
6. Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos via Easy Peasy Pleasy
7. Spicy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Spicy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas via Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
8. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip via Once Upon a Chef
9. One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet via The Girl Who Ate Everything
10. Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos via A Family Feast
11. Chicken Guacamole and Bean Tostadas
Chicken Guacamole and Bean Tostadas via Cooking Classy
12. Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos
Smothered Honey Lime Chicken Burritos via Oh Sweet Basil
13. Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos
Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos via The Cookie Rookie
14. Baked Chicken Taquitos
Baked Chicken Taquitos via The Foodie Affair
15. Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Fiesta Chicken Casserole via Together as Family
16. Veggie Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole
Veggie Loaded Rotisserie Chicken Casserole via Project Meal Plan
17. 20-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta
20-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Penne Pasta via Galona Mission
18. BBQ Chicken Tacos
BBQ Chicken Tacos via Lovely Little Kitchen
19. Mexican Pizza
Mexican Pizza via Yummy Healthy Easy
20. Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Chicken and Bacon
Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Chicken and Bacon via Taste and Tell Blog
21. Doritos Chicken Taco Salad
Doritos Chicken Taco Salad via Plain Chicken
22. Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini via Skinny Taste
23. Cheesy Spicy Ranch Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Cheesy Spicy Ranch Stuffed Baked Potatoes via Cookies and Cups
24. Coconut Curry Chicken
Coconut Curry Chicken via Taste and Tell Blog
25. Orange Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl
Orange Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl via Savory
Low carb rotisserie chicken recipes
But what if you’re trying to avoid gluten, following the keto lifestyle, or you’re eating less carbs in general?
Here are a few more easy recipes you can make from leftover rotisserie chicken that’ll keep your belly full– low carb style!
26. Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados
Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocados via KetoVale
27. Low Carb Chicken Patties
Low Carb Chicken Patties via FittoServe
28. Keto Chicken Soup
Keto Chicken Soup via Baking Mischief
29. Low Carb Chicken, Broccoli, and “Rice” Casserole
Low Carb Chicken, Broccoli, and “Rice” Casserole via This Mom’s menu
30. Easy Rotisserie Chicken Soup
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Soup via Cook Eat Well
31. Chicken Cordon Bleu Cauliflower Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Cauliflower Casserole via Keto Cooking Christian
32. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash via The Real Food Dieticians
33. Keto Chicken Salad with Bacon
Keto Chicken Salad with Bacon via Savory Tooth
34. Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Casserole via Buns in My Oven
35. BBQ Chicken Zoodle Casserole
BBQ Chicken Zoodle Casserole via Food Faith Fitness
Are rotisserie chickens healthy?
Rotisserie chickens are great for cutting your dinner prep time in half for those times when life is crazy busy, but you might be wondering whether or not they’re actually healthy.
The good:
Store bought rotisserie chickens are a good source of protein, niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, and phosphorous (source).
And, aside from shredding, there’s virtually no prep to quickly toss them into other recipes for a complete meal.
The not-so-good:
Now, those are some good points, but sometimes store bought rotisserie chicken can also be high in sodium as well.
If you are watching your sodium, check and see if your grocery store offers less sodium or unseasoned options.
If not, these recipes are still great for using up any leftover chicken you have from other meals.
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Great post.