20 Easy Recipes to Breathe New Life Into Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a kitchen lifesaver—delicious, affordable, and versatile. But what do you do with the leftovers?
With a little creativity, you can turn that chicken into entirely new dishes, saving time and cutting waste. Whether you’re in the mood for comfort food, fresh salads, or bold flavors, these 20 ideas will help you reinvent your rotisserie chicken into meals you’ll love.
1. Make Chicken Tacos
Shred the leftover chicken and season it with taco spices. Serve in warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and a sprinkle of cheese for an instant taco night.
2. Create a Chicken Caesar Salad
Chop the chicken and toss it into crisp romaine lettuce with croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing. It’s a quick, protein-packed lunch.
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3. Whip Up Chicken Quesadillas
Layer shredded chicken, cheese, and any veggies you like between tortillas. Cook until golden and serve with sour cream or salsa.
4. Stir It into a Soup
Add the chicken to a pot of broth with noodles, veggies, or rice. It’s the perfect way to make a hearty, comforting soup in no time.
5. Make Chicken Fried Rice
Dice the chicken and toss it into a wok with rice, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and veggies for a quick one-pan meal.
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6. Build a BBQ Chicken Pizza
Spread BBQ sauce on a pizza crust, layer with shredded chicken, red onions, and cheese, and bake. Finish with a drizzle of more BBQ sauce.
7. Stuff It into a Baked Potato
Scoop out a baked potato and fill it with shredded chicken, sour cream, cheese, and chives for a hearty meal.
8. Turn It Into Chicken Salad
Mix diced chicken with mayo, celery, grapes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps for a refreshing snack.
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9. Make a Chicken Pot Pie
Use the chicken to fill a pie crust with veggies and creamy sauce. Top with puff pastry and bake until golden for a cozy dinner.
10. Roll Chicken Enchiladas
Wrap chicken in tortillas, pour enchilada sauce over them, and bake with cheese on top. Serve with rice and beans for a complete meal.
11. Toss It Into a Pasta Dish
Mix shredded chicken with pasta, Alfredo sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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12. Add It to a Stir-Fry
Throw chicken into a skillet with fresh veggies and your favorite stir-fry sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a fast, flavorful meal.
13. Layer It in a Sandwich
Pile chicken onto bread with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments. Add avocado or bacon for extra flavor.
14. Use It in a Casserole
Combine chicken with rice, cheese, and cream of mushroom soup, then bake until bubbly for a comforting casserole dish.
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15. Top a Grain Bowl
Layer chicken over quinoa or brown rice with roasted veggies, avocado, and a tangy dressing for a nutritious bowl.
16. Turn It into Chicken Nachos
Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet, sprinkle with chicken, cheese, and jalapeños, and bake until melted. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
17. Mix It into Egg Scrambles
Add shredded chicken to scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese for a protein-packed breakfast.
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18. Make Spring Rolls
Roll chicken with rice noodles, veggies, and herbs in rice paper wraps. Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.
19. Cook Up Chicken Sliders
Shred the chicken, mix it with BBQ or buffalo sauce, and serve on small buns for tasty sliders.
20. Bake Chicken Empanadas
Stuff pie dough with chicken, cheese, and spices, then bake until golden. They’re great for snacks or easy dinners.
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