Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinner 36 Easy Recipes You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Everyone enjoys sharing a nice, home-cooked meal, but sometimes we all need an easy weeknight dinner. We're about to let you in on a little Southern secret: some of our most delicious weeknight meals start with a store-bought chicken. Yes, really. From skillet pasta to rotisserie chicken casserole, these are some of our favorite dinner shortcuts that make use of one secret ingredient: rotisserie chicken. Revamp mealtime with a time-saving makeover. You'll love one-dish recipes like our Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta and Chicken Bog for easy cleanup. If you prefer to spice up dinnertime, our recipes for Chicken Tamale Pie and Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip are mouthwateringly delicious. For a lighter weeknight dinner, Green Chile-Chicken Soup or Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps show how filling healthy food can be. So grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home, choose any of these fantastic recipes, and settle in for an easy weeknight dinner. Without further ado, here are our favorite recipes with rotisserie chicken that your whole family will enjoy. 01 of 36 Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Reviewers share that you can easily swap the microwavable brown rice for whatever you may have on hand, like regular brown rice or quinoa. 02 of 36 Green Chile-Chicken Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Green Chile-Chicken Soup Not only does this soup come together in just 20 minutes, but it's also a great make-ahead option to keep in the freezer. 03 of 36 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Make sure to soften your corn tortillas before rolling so they don't crack. 04 of 36 Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta A homemade Alfredo sauce gives this pasta restaurant-worthy taste while rotisserie chicken helps it come together in just 20 minutes. 05 of 36 Mini Chicken Pot Pies Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Mini Chicken Pot PiesIn addition to using a rotisserie chicken from the deli, these two-bite pies also use convenient refrigerated crescent dough for an easy take on the classic dish. 06 of 36 Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Using just one skillet to pull this casserole together makes both prep and cleanup a breeze. 07 of 36 Chicken Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chicken Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes Rotisserie chicken isn't just for soups and casseroles. This colorful dish comes together in just 15 minutes. 08 of 36 Quick Ranch Chicken Skillet Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet You'll know this dish is ready to serve once the cheese is melted and bubbling. 09 of 36 Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Crispy Onions and Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole We've found another use for crispy onions besides green bean casserole. 10 of 36 Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese The addition of rotisserie chicken and a handful of other flavorful ingredients turns mac and cheese from a side dish into a delicious dinner. 11 of 36 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Convenience items like microwave rice and rotisserie chicken help you serve up a delicious casserole even on busy nights. 12 of 36 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup In this recipe, we use heavy cream to give the classic soup a makeover. 13 of 36 Chicken Fajita Casserole Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Recipe: Chicken Fajita Casserole This casserole allows the flavors of fajitas to enjoyed with no assembly required. 14 of 36 Baked Ziti with Chicken Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Recipe: Baked Ziti with Chicken The combination of homemade sauce and store-bought chicken come together to create one delicious meal the whole family will love. 15 of 36 Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Chicken-and-Broccoli Skillet Pasta Shred your rotisserie chicken the night before to help this skillet casserole come together even quicker on busy weeknights. 16 of 36 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole You can never go wrong with the flavorful trio of chicken, bacon, and ranch. 17 of 36 Chicken Bog Greg DuPree Recipe: Chicken Bog This Low Country favorite comes together in just 30 minutes. 18 of 36 Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup A one-pot soup that's comforting, easy, and nutritious is a win in our book. 19 of 36 Chicken Tamale Pie Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie Get the taste of tamales in one skillet with this easy chicken pie. 20 of 36 Chicken-Tortilla Casserole Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Chicken-Tortilla Casserole We turned the classic soup into a casserole that offers the same delicious flavor. 21 of 36 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Greg DuPree Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole When you want a warm meal, but are short on time, jarred sauces and store-bought chicken are an easy way to still win dinnertime. 22 of 36 Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Recipe: Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip True to its name, this easy recipe just requires a little stirring. Then you'll place it in the oven until the edges are golden brown. 23 of 36 Chicken and Herbed Cornmeal Dumplings Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Chicken and Herbed Cornmeal Dumplings You can substitute dried herbs for fresh, if needed. Just reduce the amount by half. 24 of 36 Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Deconstructed enchiladas offer the same great flavor without any rolling needed. 25 of 36 Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches Upgrade your lunchtime sandwich with this easy take on chicken salad. 26 of 36 Poppy Seed Chicken Southern Living Recipe: Poppy Seed Chicken Served over rice or alongside a salad, this six-ingredient casserole will become a regular on your dinner menu. 27 of 36 Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Tropical Chicken Lettuce Wraps Using a rotisserie chicken means no cooking is required to get this tropical dish on the table. 28 of 36 Chicken Stir-Fry Greg DuPree Recipe: Chicken Stir-Fry The best part about this delicious meal is that it'll be ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes. Plus, you can customize with your family's favorite veggies. 29 of 36 Chicken Caprese Pasta Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Chicken Caprese Pasta A colorful herb pesto offers a light yet flavorful finish for fresh linguine 30 of 36 Hot Chicken Salad Sheri Castle Recipe: Hot Chicken Salad Water chestnuts, slivered almonds, and crisp potato chips add plenty of texture and flavor to this warm version of classic chicken salad. 31 of 36 Chicken Cobbler Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Chicken Cobbler Casserole Buttery cubes of sourdough rolls make a quick and crunchy topping for this speedy twist on chicken pot pie. 32 of 36 Easy Chicken and Dumplings Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Easy Chicken and Dumplings Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings. 33 of 36 Stovetop Chicken Pie Jennifer Davick Recipe: Stovetop Chicken Pie Lighten up this down-home meal with low fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, or serve it over brown rice rather than biscuits. 34 of 36 Chicken Lasagna Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Recipe: Chicken Lasagna Switch up lasagna night with this cheesy chicken version of the classic suppertime staple. 35 of 36 Chicken Tetrazzini with Prosciutto and Peas Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini with Prosciutto and Peas In less than an hour, you can create a dinner that will satisfy the whole family. This standby casserole dish is one part comfort food, one part Italian delicacy, served in one dish. 36 of 36 Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup This chicken noodle soup recipe comes together in a snap without sacrificing the same slow-cooked flavor you love thanks to rotisserie chicken. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit