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Rotisserie chicken is an easy, store-bought ingredient that can be used in many ways, so get creative with these Sunday dinner recipes. Whether you're using it in a salad or stirring it into macaroni and cheese, rotisserie chicken adds a satisfying boost of protein to these delicious meals. Recipes like our Lemon Chicken Pasta and Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken are tasty and can also be made with leftover shredded chicken if you have it on hand. One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Asparagusone pot chicken pesto pasta This healthy chicken pesto pasta recipe is easy to make thanks to convenience ingredients like rotisserie chicken and store-bought pesto. The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner. Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch. Advertisement Advertisement 3-Ingredient Chicken Salad Tostadas3 ingredient chicken tostadas Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN For this three-ingredient dinner, a premade salad kit is the perfect shortcut because it has everything you need in one bag, including the dressing. Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian. Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Baked PotatoesFor this meal-on-a-spud we jump-start the potatoes in the microwave and then finish them in the oven so they get all crispy on the outside. Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to make this healthy dinner in a jiff. Serve with a salad or some cooked greens. Advertisement Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie ChickenCreamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken This creamy rotisserie chicken soup has a delicious chicken pot pie 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 and easy soup recipe with a green salad, or, if you're really hungry, a grilled cheese sandwich. 3-Ingredient Broccoli Mac & Cheese with Rotisserie Chicken3-Ingredient Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese Credit: 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. Chicken & Kale Taco Salad with Jalapeño-Avocado RanchThis healthy, super-fast salad recipe swaps out romaine for kale, giving you more than 10 times the vitamin C. Easy flavor hacks like store-bought ranch and pickled jalapeños help make a creamy, tangy and spicy dressing you'll want to drizzle on everything from salad to sliced veggies and shredded poached chicken. Advertisement Advertisement Lemon Chicken PastaIn 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 zucchini, so you get a complete meal in just 10 minutes. 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken3-Ingredient Mediterranean Farro Bowl Credit: 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. Chicken & White Bean SoupOnce again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine. Advertisement Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushroom SaladShaving the vegetables for this easy salad recipe makes them deliciously tender-crisp without having to cook anything and helps them stand up to the bright homemade vinaigrette and salty Parmesan cheese. 3-Ingredient One-Pot Lemon Pasta with Rotisserie Chicken3-Ingredient One Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta Credit: 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. Chicken & Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Bacon VinaigretteThe key to this chicken salad is the homemade bacon dressing, which is made directly in the pan used to cook the bacon. Brussels sprouts are tossed with the dressing in the warm pan, allowing the residual heat to gently wilt the shredded sprouts. Advertisement One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom PastaOne-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta Credit: 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. Quinoa Chicken Enchilada CasseroleQuinoa Chicken Enchilada Casserole Protein-rich quinoa makes a satisfying layer in this easy Mexican casserole recipe. If you want to make this dish vegetarian, beans are a nice swap for the chicken. Serve with a green salad tossed with an oregano vinaigrette. Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato SaladThis easy salad recipe allows for a wonderful use of leftover cooked chicken. Look for escarole in the produce section near the leafy greens; if you can't find it, you can use romaine instead. Advertisement Chicken NachosThese chicken nachos have crunchy chips topped with hot spiced shredded chicken, beans and melted cheese with cooling chunks of avocado, red onion and cilantro. If you like the heat, add jalapeño slices at the end. These quick nachos work well with shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken if you have leftovers around. Chicken TagineThis quick version of a traditional recipe can be made in about 30 minutes using a beloved kitchen hack: shredded rotisserie chicken! The shredded meat simmers briefly in a flavor-packed base that is rich with garlic and spices, sweetened with dates, and tangy from olives and preserved lemons. The addition of lentils and garbanzo beans makes this a hearty one-pot supper, though you can serve it with rice, couscous, or pita bread. Easy Chicken & Broccoli SoupEasy Chicken Broccoli Soup Credit: Jennifer Causey This easy chicken and broccoli soup is creamy and luscious, but still light. The broccoli florets absorb the creamy soup base, while the chicken stays tender. This is the perfect soup to make on a busy weeknight when you have leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken on hand. While the recipe calls for chicken breasts, if thighs are what you have on hand, feel free to use those. Advertisement Up NextHow long is a shredded rotisserie chicken good for?If stored properly (in a ziplock storage bag or sealed container), the USDA says that cooked chicken can last three to four days in the refrigerator. And that goes for any type of cooked chicken—store-bought, homemade, or restaurant leftovers.
What to do with a rotisserie chicken when you bring it home?Our Favorite Ways to Use Leftover Rotisserie Chicken. Pizza Ranch Chicken Casserole.. Chicken Carbonara Spaghetti Squash Casserole.. Chicken Enchiladas Verde.. Chicken Taco Casserole.. Spatchcock Hen Sheet Pan Dinner.. Chorizo Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner.. Chimichurri Sheet Pan Dinner.. Curried Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner.. What can I do with tough shredded chicken?Shred it and warm with stock
Chicken stock or broth is the best liquid to impart flavor and moisture back into dry chicken. Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Place your shredded chicken in the pan until it is barely covered with enough broth to coat the chicken.
Can you use rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken?Rotisserie chickens can be the base of a quick meal—if you know how (and when) to shred them. It's no secret that we at Cook's Country love the convenience of a rotisserie chicken to shortcut weeknight meals. We've developed a number of recipes that rely on these precooked birds.
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