Check out my 20 + Way to Use Up Rotisserie Chicken before it goes bad in the fridge! From hearty soups and salads to delicious mains, using up rotisserie chicken ensure you get the most out of your purchase while saving time in the kitchen!
Need more inspiration? Check out my Healthy Chicken Recipes!
20 Ways To Use Up Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a versatile and convenient ingredient that can be transformed into a variety of delicious meals. Many of my recipes can be cooking in a fraction of the time with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken!
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I almost always have a rotisserie chicken on hand. It makes meal prepping so much easier, especially during busy weekdays!
Turn your rotisserie chicken into new, flavorful meals with these 20 ways to reuse rotisserie chicken!
Healthy Soups With Rotisserie Chicken
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a hearty and comforting soup featuring savory chicken and tender orzo pasta in a zesty lemony broth. The subtle tang of lemon creates a well-balanced and satisfying bowl of soup, perfect for soothing the soul any time of year!
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup is a comforting, flavorful and fast weeknight dinner. Top with tortilla strips, cilantro and avocado!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
White Chicken Chili
Loaded with fresh ingredients (and no tomatoes), this White Chicken Chili recipe is delicious and easy to make any night of the week!
White Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Loaded with tons of Mexican flavor and just the right hint of spice, this delicious, comforting chicken soup recipe is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup. Loaded with egg noodles, chicken and fresh herbs. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Simple Salads With Rotisserie Chicken
Thai Crunch Chicken Salad
Thai Chicken Salad with peanut dressing is a tantalizing blend of crisp vegetables and tender chicken all tossed in a zesty dressing! With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, sour and spicy flavors, it's a refreshing and satisfying dish inspired by Thai cuisine!
Thai Crunch Chicken Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the best of both worlds, bringing together the quintessential summer delights of chicken caesar salad and pasta salad into one amazing dish. With a homemade creamy dressing, tender chicken and crunchy romaine lettuce, you won't be able to get enough of this Pasta Salad!
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables and a creamy, flavor-packed dressing to create a nutritious twist on classic chicken salad! It's the perfect option for lunch or a satisfying snack!
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
Curry Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad just got a makeover! This Curry Chicken Salad recipe is a mouthwatering flavor bomb. Loaded with curry powder, creamy mayo, crunchy celery, and onion, this recipe will be on repeat for make-ahead lunches!
Curry Chicken Salad
Dinner Recipes With Rotisserie Chicken
King Ranch Chicken
King Ranch Chicken casserole layered with corn tortillas, Mexican cheese, sour cream and shredded chicken. This makes a great make ahead freezer meal and is a crowd favorite! The best thing about this recipe is that it's made from scratch! No canned soup required. This is the best king ranch chicken casserole you will ever have!
King Ranch Chicken
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Mini Chicken Pot Pies make a fun dinner idea that comes together in minutes thanks to leftover rotisserie chicken and crescent roll dough! The shredded chicken is tossed with veggies in a homemade cream sauce then topped with flaky crescent dough. Kids will love these!
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Air Fryer Chimichangas
Ready in less than an 30 minutes, this Air Fryer Chimichanga Recipe is so easy to throw together! Loaded with shredded Mexican chicken, refried beans and cheese, it gets air fried and then smothered in simple homemade queso. The outside gets just as crispy as baking and is much healthier than the restaurant version!
Air Fryer Chimichangas
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
This Chicken Pot Pie Pasta has everything you love about classic chicken pot pie, but in an easy, one-skillet recipe.
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Chicken Fried Rice
Homemade Chicken Fried Rice is even better than take-out and so easy to make at home! This no-fuss weeknight meal is loaded with chicken, veggies, eggs and rice with a savory sauce that everyone will love. (Plus my secret ingredient!)
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole. Layered with black beans, corn, green chilies and corn tortillas!
Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese topped with blue cheese crumbles! A Super cheesy and spicy dish the whole family will love.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein. Stir fried noodles, vegetables and chicken cooked in a rich savory sauce. Everything is cooked in one skillet and is ready in 30 minutes!
Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Peppers. A super easy healthy meal loaded with veggies!
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Easy Chicken Enchiladas Easy Chicken Enchiladas. Loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, enchilada sauce and shredded Mexican cheese!
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Super Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls. Made with homemade salsa, cilantro lime rice and grilled chipotle chicken. Perfect for meal prep!
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Best way to store leftover rotisserie chicken
I like to shred the chicken and remove it from the bone then divide it between ziplock bags and place it in the freezer or the fridge. We typically take the bones and make a bone broth from them!
How long does rotisserie chicken keep
You can store leftover shredded rotisserie chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
