24 Time-Saving Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

Getting some mouthwatering cooked chicken from the market can completely change the dinner game, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal in no time! With rotisserie chicken, you can create anything from casseroles to salads to quesadillas. But that’s just scratching the surface! There are countless amazing rotisserie chicken recipes waiting to be discovered, all featuring your favorite rotisserie chicken.

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake

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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake is filled with chicken, pasta, corn and beans. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken and this cheesy chicken bake is a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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A warming, delicious dish, this crockpot chicken enchilada casserole ticks all the boxes. Easy to make – check. Nutritious ingredients – check. Delicious – check! This tasty casserole really has it all!
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Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad – Favourite Summer Recipe

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Try this Tex Mex chicken pasta salad that combines the best of all worlds – a southwest pasta salad with chicken. Bursting with color and flavor, this is one of those salad recipes that is perfect for a BBQ or as a flavorful dinner option.
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White Bean Green Chile Chicken Soup

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Chili verde chicken soup combines chicken with fragrant south of the border seasonings and spices. It’s one of the simplest Mexican soup recipes to put together and it’s also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Biscuit Topping

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Cozy up with a bowl of this delicious chicken pot pie soup! Perfect for a chilly night, this comforting dish is filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and has a flaky heart shaped biscuit on top. This is the ultimate comfort food to try if you have leftover rotisserie chicken or roast chicken.
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Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich

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There is no sandwich more delicious than a homemade rotisserie chicken salad sandwich. The creamy chicken salad with soft bread are so good!
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Easy Chicken Salad Snack Wraps

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Easy chicken salad wraps recipe with shredded chicken in a creamy mayo-based sauce served up in a pan toasted tortilla for an easy lunch.
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot)

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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

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Cheesy chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are so good and so easy. Serve as a chicken bacon ranch wrap or pinwheel and wow the crowd.
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Easy Pot Pie Muffins

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Easy Pot Pie Muffins are the best, tasty, individual, mini chicken pot pies with biscuits recipe with chopped chicken or any cooked or leftover meat.
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Mom’s Chicken Paprikash Soup Recipe

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This chicken paprikash soup recipe is a hearty, creamy tomato-based soup loade with tender chicken, onions, and much more.
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Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl

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This easy creamy Thai chicken ramen bowl will be a hit with the family and the cook. It’s simply made with pantry staples and chicken soup. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, chicken, and lots of noodles all in a flavorful broth.
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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Your family will love this Instant Pot chicken soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

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This slow cooker chicken pot pie will have you feeling like you’re right back in grandma’s kitchen. There’s nothing quite like the flavor of homemade pot pie, and you’re about the unlock the secrets of how to cook it perfectly.
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Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

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Italian chicken pasta salad is a light and fresh recipe made with pasta, rotisserie chicken, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing that will make your mouth water. From start to finish you can have this whipped up and ready to serve in just under 20 minutes.
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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

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Welcome to a new spin on a classic. This chicken pot pie casserole combines the familiar taste of your favorite comfort meal with the ease of a casserole. With a handful of simple ingredients like chicken, vegetables and biscuits, this recipe promises a satisfying and delectable dish.
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Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Chicken and rice casserole is the perfect comfort food that is both delicious and easy to make. Juicy rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice and veggies are baked to perfection with bubbly, golden cheese on top.
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Easy Chili-Spiced Chicken Tostada

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There is a lot to love about these chicken tostadas! It’s a quick and easy meal; made with simple ingredients; and served up DIY-style which is helpful if you’re serving this meal to kids.
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Chicken Pita Sandwich with Yogurt Sauce

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This flavorful recipe pairs juicy rotisserie chicken with tender vegetables and creamy yogurt in pita bread.
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Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

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A quick and easy stir-fried teriyaki chicken yaki udon stir fry recipe, made with leftover chicken, vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and tossed with a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Great for using up leftovers, or when you want a simple meal in less than 30 minutes.
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Cheddar Chicken Quinoa Bake

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This cheddar chicken quinoa bake is an easy, healthy casserole everyone will love. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a simple dinner for busy nights.
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Chopped Crispy Citrus Chicken Salad

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This chopped winter salad is packed with crispy rotisserie chicken, bright winter citrus, pomegranates, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs and a hearty bed of Tuscan kale, then tossed in an orange dijon dressing.
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Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce

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Delicious chicken enchiladas smothered in a flavorful red enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection. A fiesta of flavors!
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Grandma’s Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

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Grandma’s rotisserie chicken noodle soup recipe is the best. The savory broth features healthy veggies, flavorful chicken, and the perfect amount of seasoning and herbs. This homemade soup is nourishing, warm and comforting. Like a kiss from Grandma. Make it in 30 minutes.
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FAQs

Is it okay for rotisserie chicken to be pink? ›

The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. Color does not indicate doneness. The USDA further explains that even fully cooked poultry can sometimes show a pinkish tinge in the meat and juices.

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How do you make a store bought rotisserie chicken better? ›

Use your favorite preserves, chutney, barbecue sauce, or build your own thick and sticky concoction to coat the bird with. Think honey and lemon or brown sugar and soy sauce; just be mindful of how much salt the glaze contains as most store-bought rotisserie chickens are already seasoned with salt.

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Is my rotisserie chicken undercooked? ›

To check if your rotisserie chicken is cooked enough, use a meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the meat without touching the bone. It should read at least 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.

What to do with a rotisserie chicken after buying it? ›

Storage. If you choose to refrigerate a hot rotisserie chicken once you bring it home, remove the meat and store it in a shallow container so it can cool quickly. When the chicken pieces are cool, cover the container or put the meat into sealable plastic bags until you're ready to use the chicken.

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Can you recook undercooked chicken the next day? ›

No, never brown or partially cook chicken to refrigerate and finish cooking later because any bacteria present would not have been destroyed. It is safe to partially pre-cook or microwave chicken immediately before transferring it to the hot grill to finish cooking.

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How to check if a rotisserie chicken is done? ›

Simply insert your food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken (for a whole chicken, that would be the breast). You know your chicken is cooked when the thermometer reads 180°F (82°C) for a whole chicken, or 165°F (74°C) for chicken cuts.

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How to tell if rotisserie chicken is bad? ›

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If your chicken is slimy, has a foul smell, or has changed to a yellow, green, or gray color, these are signs that your chicken has gone bad.

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When should you throw out a rotisserie chicken? ›

USDA recommends using cooked chicken within three to four days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within three to four days.

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Can you cook chicken twice? ›

Can You Reheat Chicken Twice? Chicken is no different from other meats, and you can reheat it safely two or more times. When you reheat chicken, it is important that you properly heat it the whole way through. Pieces of chicken must be steaming in the middle.

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Can you save rotisserie chicken for the next day? ›

Rotisserie chicken lasts for up to four days if cooked and stored correctly. Keep the chicken in an airtight container or zip-top bag, and do not consume leftover chicken if left at room temperature for an extended period of time (more than two hours).

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Is store bought rotisserie chicken already cooked? ›

Yes, absolutely! Since rotisserie chicken is fully cooked and seasoned already, it can be eaten cold in many ways.

Is it okay to eat slightly undercooked chicken? ›

The United States Department of Agriculture does not recommend eating or tasting raw or undercooked poultry. Poultry may contain harmful bacteria. Thorough cooking is important to kill any bacteria that may be present in the food.

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Can chicken be somewhat pink? ›

Yes, poultry grilled or smoked outdoors can be pink, even when all parts have attained temperatures well above 165 °F (71.1 °C). There may be a pink-colored rim about one-half inch wide around the outside of the cooked product.

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How to tell if store-bought rotisserie chicken is cooked? ›

For those with a food thermometer, the most reliable method is to check the internal temperature of the chook is at least 74°C . Flint says supermarkets in general tend to be "pretty good" at cooking chickens fully and if anything, may overdo it.