What to make with rotisserie chicken
A rotisserie chicken gives you about 3 cups of meat, enough for chicken tacos, chicken noodle soup, enchiladas, a shortcut pot pie, fried rice, a creamy pasta or loaded salads. Shred it while it is still warm, refrigerate it within two hours and use it within 3 to 4 days.
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10 easy ideas with rotisserie chicken
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Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema
15 minWarm the shredded chicken with taco spices and pile it into tortillas.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
30 minCarrots, celery and egg noodles in broth, with the chicken stirred in at the end.
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Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
35 minChicken and cheese rolled in tortillas under green salsa, baked until bubbling.
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Shortcut Chicken Pot Pie
40 minA creamy chicken and vegetable filling under store-bought pie crust.
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Chicken Fried Rice
20 minLeftover rice, chicken, frozen peas and egg. Faster than takeout.
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
15 minChicken tossed in barbecue sauce with cheddar, crisped in a skillet.
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
25 minPasta and broccoli cook in one pot, then get a parmesan cream sauce.
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White Chicken Chili
30 minChicken, white beans and green chiles in a light, creamy broth.
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Chicken Caesar Wraps
10 minChopped romaine, chicken, parmesan and Caesar dressing in a tortilla.
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
50 minBaked sweet potatoes filled with buffalo chicken and a little ranch.
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Kitchen notes on rotisserie chicken
Shred it while it’s warm
The meat pulls off the bone easily while the chicken is still warm. Use two forks, or clean hands, and save the bones for stock.
Two hours, then the fridge
Refrigerate the chicken within 2 hours of buying it hot, and use it within 3 to 4 days. Freeze shredded meat in 2-cup bags for 2 to 6 months.
Taste before you salt
Store-bought rotisserie chickens are seasoned with plenty of salt. Taste the dish before adding more, especially soups and sauces.
Questions about rotisserie chicken
How much meat is on a rotisserie chicken?
An average rotisserie chicken gives about 3 cups of shredded meat, roughly a pound. That is enough for two family dinners if one of them is soup or fried rice.
How long does rotisserie chicken last in the fridge?
Use it within 3 to 4 days, as long as it went into the refrigerator within 2 hours of being bought hot.
Can you freeze rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Take the meat off the bones, pack it in airtight bags and freeze it for 2 to 6 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge or add it frozen to soups.
