Healthy Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken 19 Quick Recipes That Start with a Costco Rotisserie Chicken By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 3, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines Make sure to add a rotisserie chicken to your grocery list because you’re going to love these quick recipes featuring the versatile protein! Each of these dishes take no longer than 30 minutes to make, so they’re great options for busy evenings when you need a no-fuss meal. You’ll want to try delicious options like our Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt or our High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup, all of which are made easier with a convenient, tasty rotisserie chicken. 01 of 19 Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines This classic chicken salad melt features a dressing lightened up with yogurt and shredded rotisserie chicken for ultimate convenience. View Recipe 02 of 19 High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Make this grab-and-go Tex-Mex–inspired soup when you have leftover chicken, or use rotisserie chicken for this easy meal-prep soup. The frozen pepper-onion mix adds flavor and saves time in the kitchen, while the black beans add fiber and protein. View Recipe 03 of 19 Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower Dinner doesn't get any easier than this five-ingredient salad. And it's the perfect dish for game day. View Recipe 04 of 19 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas Caitlin Bensel These delicious enchiladas take just 20 minutes to make. Quick tip: While the sauce cooks, shred the chicken and for a spicy kick, top with chopped jalapeños. View Recipe 05 of 19 Mom's Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr This lightened-up creamy chicken casserole is packed with veggies. The sauce at the heart of this family-friendly casserole uses fat-free milk with a combination of fat-free Greek-style yogurt and a little mayonnaise to give it body. View Recipe 06 of 19 Low-Carb Chicken & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps Jennifer Causey This fresh, crunchy wrap sandwich is brimming with vegetables, yet still delivers a satisfying amount of protein thanks to the chicken and cheese. Crisp iceberg lettuce is what keeps this wrap sandwich ultra low in carbs (just 4 grams per serving). View Recipe 07 of 19 Quick Lemony Chicken Soup Kelsey Hansen This 20-minute dish provides 32g of protein and is just 261 calories per serving. To ensure this comforting soup's velvety texture, whisk a little of the hot broth into the eggs before adding them to the pot; it cooks them gently and prevents curdling. View Recipe 08 of 19 Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna We took all the flavors and ingredients of Buffalo wings—spicy hot sauce, tangy blue cheese and shredded chicken—and stuffed them into a tomato for a filling main dish. Serve these tomatoes with celery sticks and carrot sticks. View Recipe 09 of 19 Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes This hearty chicken soup builds flavor quickly, thanks to store-bought recaito, a cooking base made from culantro, onions, sweet peppers and garlic. Each bite is packed with veggies, including potatoes, carrots and red bell pepper. Lime juice finishes the dish to add brightness. View Recipe 10 of 19 Rotisserie Chicken Tacos Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect way to get tacos on the table fast. The chicken is gently heated and flavored with chili powder and ground cumin. Toppings can be customized, but sticking with a quick pico de gallo and the classic toppings of shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream keeps things quick and simple. View Recipe 11 of 19 One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini Diana Chistruga This one-pot creamy chicken with zucchini is comfort food at its best. Here, we take advantage of fresh summer zucchini, which lightens up the dish. This easy dinner is made all in one pot on the stovetop, so you can give your oven a rest on a warm day and enjoy an easy cleanup. View Recipe 12 of 19 One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta Victor Protasio This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well. View Recipe 13 of 19 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Carolyn Hodges We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers. View Recipe 14 of 19 Peanut Zucchini Noodle Salad with Chicken You'll end up with more peanut sauce than you need in this zucchini noodle recipe, and that's a good thing! It makes a great dip or stir-fry sauce. View Recipe 15 of 19 3-Ingredient Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Rotisserie Chicken Carolyn Hodges Transform a box of macaroni and cheese for an easy weeknight dinner. Use frozen broccoli, steamed in the microwave, to cut down on prep time. Opt for chickpea-based macaroni and cheese for a boost of protein and fiber. View Recipe 16 of 19 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell This creamy chicken noodle soup recipe has a delicious potpie feel to it. We call for rotisserie chicken to streamline your prep time—look for a nice big one with lots of breast meat on it. Pair this comforting soup with a green salad. View Recipe 17 of 19 3-Ingredient One-Pot Lemon Pasta with Rotisserie Chicken Carolyn Hodges This satisfying one-pot pasta cooks with just the right amount of water so you're left with perfectly cooked noodles and enough starchy liquid to act as a sauce. Stir in lemon juice and zest at the end for a bright finish. View Recipe 18 of 19 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken Carolyn Hodges To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that's ready in minutes. View Recipe 19 of 19 Lemon Chicken Pasta In this easy lemon chicken pasta recipe, we love the combination of lemon zest and toasted breadcrumbs. This healthy dinner is made with rotisserie chicken, quick-cooking spiralized zucchini and baby spinach, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit