Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

Delicious rotisserie chicken fried rice ready in 30 minutes with fresh vegetables.

Discover versatile and quick recipes using rotisserie chicken that save time and deliver comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
3-4 tablespoons pesto
1 splash cream or half and half (or a spoon of cream cheese)
1 handful spinach (optional)
to taste salt and pepper
to taste parmesan

For Weeknight Chicken Tacos

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
to taste salsa or taco seasoning
1 splash water
to taste toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, hot sauce

For Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
2 cups cooked rice
to taste lemon juice (if available)

Method

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Before draining, reserve half a cup of pasta water.
Toss the cooked pasta with pesto and a splash of cream.
Add in the shredded chicken and optional spinach, loosening the mixture with reserved pasta water until smooth.
Finish with parmesan and black pepper.

Weeknight Chicken Tacos

Warm shredded chicken in a pan with salsa or taco seasoning and a splash of water.
Set out tortillas and toppings for everyone to build their own tacos.

Cozy Chicken and Rice Soup

Sauté diced onion and carrot in a pot.
Add chicken broth and shredded chicken; bring to a simmer.
Stir in cooked rice.
If using, squeeze in lemon juice before serving.

Notes

These recipes are designed to be quick and adaptable. Feel free to customize them based on your preferences and what you have available in your pantry.