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Rotisserie Chicken Dinner Ideas

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Turn that rotisserie chicken into a full meal with one of these family-friendly dinner ideas.

Below, you’ll find some of my most requested quick dinners that come together in a flash, thanks to the time I save by using a rotisserie chicken.

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Healthy Recipes with Rotisserie Chicken

All the recipes listed use a rotisserie chicken to make a completely different meal. Whether you shred the chicken real quick or had some frozen shredded chicken you thawed out, these meals are a breeze to make with other healthy and fresh ingredients.

crispy tacos in a baking dish
Tacos
5 from 35 votes
Fill all your taco shells at once with rotisserie chicken, and in a few minutes, you'll enjoy delicious crunchy tacos everyone eats warm!
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rotisserie chicken alfredo
Quick Chicken Alfredo
5 from 28 votes
An amazing dinner that's always a family favorite made in the the time it takes to boil the pasta.
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Epic Fajita Bowls
5 from 22 votes
This healthy meal is way better and more affordable than going to Chipotle, and toppings don't cost extra.
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buffalo chicken power bowl topped with ranch dressing
Buffalo Power Bowls
5 from 36 votes
If you have Buffalo sauce lovers at home, this recipe is one for the books.
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top view of a chicken pot pie
Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie
5 from 17 votes
Using cooked rotisserie chicken to make a pot pie is the best hack to make this family favorite in a fraction of the time. 
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BBQ Chicken Tostadas
4.94 from 16 votes
Grab your favorite bbq sauce and make the ultimate quick dinner that everyone loves. Use tostadas or regular tortillas.
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a bowl with rotisserie chicken chili
Rotisserie Chicken White Chili
5 from 23 votes
This white chili with rotisserie chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe everyone will devour.
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Chicken Salad
4.92 from 47 votes
Use half of a rotisserie chicken for dinner and then the other half for this chicken salad and make a few healthy lunches.
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Pot Pie Pasta
5 from 86 votes
Comfort food at its finest with this simple and family-friendly recipes.
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roasted chicken flatbread on a plate
Chicken Pita Wraps
5 from 400 votes
Enjoy a healthy Mediterranean meal at a fraction of the cost by making it at home.
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overhead view of a large bowl of turkey or chicken noodle soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
5 from 21 votes
A rotisserie chicken + a few pantry staples yield an incredibly delicious classic bowl of soup!
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rotisserie chicken pasta
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
4.99 from 64 votes
Use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken in this incredible garlic herb pasta recipe.
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Chicken & Rice Soup
5 from 12 votes
This nourishing and filling recipe that everyone in the family will love.
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Burrito Bowl
5 from 30 votes
Load up your burrito bowl with all the toppings without paying extra.
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bowl of soup topped with tortilla strips and sliced avocado
Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
5 from 11 votes
This 20-minute rotisserie chicken tortilla soup is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe.
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Sides for Rotisserie Chicken Dinners

Want to skip cooking and just heat up a rotisserie chicken and pair it with an incredible side dish? Here are a few of my go-to sides that are a breeze to make:

closeup of spicy green beans in a bowl
Spicy Green Beans
5 from 29 votes
Not fire hot but just enough spice to hit the spot every single time.
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Roasted Frozen Broccoli
5 from 24 votes
A side that practically cooks itself and is a lot more delicious than steaming it in the microwave.
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Epic Side Salad
5 from 35 votes
A simple copycat recipe for everyone's favorite salad from Olive Garden.
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baked carrot fries in a serving bowl
Carrot Fries
5 from 21 votes
That big bag of carrots you meant to use? Slice them up and turn them into these tasty fries.
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sliced cucumber salad in a white bowl
Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad
5 from 32 votes
Fresh, healthy, and quick is what this 5-minute salad is all about!
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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
5 from 24 votes
Skip the pasta and turn this healthy veggie into comfort food.
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Using a rotisserie chicken is a great way to save time in the kitchen when you don’t know what to make for dinner!

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