55 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes To Make Dinners Easier Keep dinner simple with this store-bought staple. By Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland Kimberly Holland is a writer and editor with 17 years of experience in food, lifestyle, travel, and health content. She is an Editorial Director for Southern Living. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 27, 2025 Close Credit: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURCELL; FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN 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. Revamp mealtime with a time-saving makeover. So grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home, choose any of these fantastic recipes, and settle in for an easy weeknight dinner. 96 Easy Chicken Recipes For Dinner Any Night Of The Week 01 of 55 Chicken-Tortilla Casserole Credit: Photography and Styling: Caitlin Bensel We turned the classic soup into a casserole that offers the same delicious flavor with only 15 minutes of preparation time. Get The Recipe Save 02 of 55 Buffalo Ranch Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Reviewers share that you can easily swap the microwavable brown rice for whatever you may have on hand, like regular brown rice or quinoa. Get The Recipe Save 03 of 55 Homemade Chicken Salad Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox From tea time sandwiches to a satisfying lunch, you'll want to keep this classic chicken salad recipe handy. The recipe calls for cooking the breasts in a thyme-infused broth, but if you're short on time shredded rotisserie chicken will do the trick. Get The Recipe Save 04 of 55 Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-And-Cheddar Biscuits Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett Pack your 13x9 baking dish with flavor from top to bottom. Biscuits made with chopped bacon, chives, and sharp cheddar sit atop a creamy veggie and chicken-packed filling. Get The Recipe Save 05 of 55 Chicken Noodle Bowl With Peanut-Ginger Sauce Credit: Greg DuPree Satisfy Thai cravings with this healthy weeknight dinner that is ready in just 20 minutes. Pile the colorful veggies and shredded chicken atop rice noodles, then drizzle with a peanut-ginger sauce and dinner is served. Get The Recipe Save 06 of 55 Chicken Gnocchi Soup Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Swap noodles for potato gnocchi for the most comforting chicken soup recipe. Prep a batch and enjoy it for three days from the fridge, if it lasts that long! Get The Recipe Save 07 of 55 Buffalo Chicken Casserole Credit: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis If there's two things we know any crowd will love it's anything buffalo chicken flavored and a casserole, so naturally we combined the two for a filling dinner dish. Get The Recipe Save 08 of 55 Curry Chicken Salad Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Travel and Culture Editor Tara Massouleh McCay shared her mother’s beloved chicken salad recipe with us. “My mom served her chicken salad to my bridesmaids on my wedding day," Tara writes. "Worrying that not everyone would welcome her twist on the classic salad, she supplemented with a store-bought tub. Hers was the unanimous favorite.” Get The Recipe Save 09 of 55 Our Best Jambalaya Credit: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Across the South you'll find varying opinions of what constitutes as jambalaya, but our version of the creole and cajun dish calls for shredded chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp. Get The Recipe Save 10 of 55 Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Credit: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This chicken noodle soup recipe comes together in a snap without sacrificing the same slow-cooked flavor you love thanks to rotisserie chicken. Get The Recipe Save 11 of 55 Green Chile-Chicken Soup Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis 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. Get The Recipe Save 12 of 55 Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar These aren't your average enchiladas thanks to buffalo-style hot sauce. Prior to assembling, make sure to soften your corn tortillas before rolling so they don't crack. Get The Recipe Save 13 of 55 Chicken Nachos Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Dress up rotisserie chicken with your favorite salsa and adobo sauce for an unforgettable tray of easy chicken nachos. Be sure the chips you use are thicker; Thin chips won't be able to handle this mighty meal. Get The Recipe Save 14 of 55 Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Classic baked macaroni and cheese gets a filling protein boost from rotisserie chicken and a welcome hint of spice from poblano chile. Get The Recipe Save 15 of 55 Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox A homemade Alfredo sauce gives this pasta restaurant-worthy taste while rotisserie chicken helps it come together in just 20 minutes. Get The Recipe Save 16 of 55 Doritos Chicken Casserole Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox There will be no fights from the picky eaters at your table when Doritos Chicken Casserole is for dinner. All it takes on your end is a little stirring and adding the ingredients to a 13x9-inch dish to bake. Get The Recipe Save 17 of 55 Sheet Pan Broccoli-And-Chicken Casserole Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Not only does baking a cozy dinner casserole in your sheet pan yield a big batch, but it also makes for the best texture with crispy edges and a warm, creamy center. Get The Recipe Save 18 of 55 Mini Chicken Pot Pies Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely In 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. Get The Recipe Save 19 of 55 Mushroom And Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Using just one skillet to pull this casserole together makes both prep and cleanup a breeze. Meanwhile precooked microwavable brown rice and rotisserie chicken means you only need 20 minutes of hands on time to have this dinner in the oven. Get The Recipe Save 20 of 55 Quick King Ranch Chicken Skillet Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You'll know this dish is ready to serve once the cheese is melted and bubbling. Poblano chiles give it a little bit of underlying heat while cream of mushroom soup and plenty of shredded cheddar makes it creamy. Get The Recipe Save 21 of 55 Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The addition of rotisserie chicken and a handful of other flavorful ingredients turns mac and cheese from a side dish into a delicious dinner. Get The Recipe Save 22 of 55 Crispy Onions And Parmesan Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis We've found another use for crispy onions besides green bean casserole. You'll definitely want a second scoop of this creamy and crunchy casserole. Get The Recipe Save 23 of 55 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis In this recipe, we use heavy cream to give the classic soup a slightly more indulgent makeover. Don't worry, it still has all the traditional ingredients as well. Get The Recipe Save 24 of 55 Chicken-And-Broccoli Skillet Pasta Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Shred your rotisserie chicken the night before to help this skillet casserole come together even quicker on busy weeknights. Get The Recipe Save 25 of 55 Baked Ziti With Chicken Credit: Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar The combination of homemade sauce and store-bought chicken come together to create one delicious meal the whole family will love. Get The Recipe Save 26 of 55 Lightened-Up Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Convenience items like microwave rice and rotisserie chicken help you serve up a delicious casserole even on busy nights. Get The Recipe Save 27 of 55 Chicken Tamale Pie Credit: Antonis Achilleos Get the taste of tamales in one skillet with this easy chicken pie that uses corn muffin mix as the base in lieu of corn husks. Get The Recipe Save 28 of 55 Chicken Fajita Casserole Credit: Will Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Peppers, onions, and lots of seasoning give this casserole all the flavors of family-favorite fajitas enjoyed with no assembly required. Get The Recipe Save 29 of 55 Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole Credit: Alison Miksch You can never go wrong with the flavorful trio of chicken, bacon, and ranch. Ready in under an hour, this cozy, crowd-pleasing dish is made for busy weeknights. Get The Recipe Save 30 of 55 Chicken Bog Credit: Greg DuPree This lowcountry favorite comes together in just 30 minutes. Bonus: All you need is one big pot. Get The Recipe Save 31 of 55 Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole Credit: Greg DuPree 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. Get The Recipe Save 32 of 55 Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen 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. Get The Recipe Save 33 of 55 Skillet Enchiladas Suizas Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Deconstructed enchiladas offer the same great flavor without any rolling needed. Best of all, you can serve it family-style, straight out of the skillet and put out an array of toppings—crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges, sliced radishes, scallions, pickled red onions, and pickled jalapeños. Get The Recipe Save 34 of 55 Poppy Seed Chicken Credit: Southern Living Served over rice or alongside a salad, this six-ingredient casserole will become a regular on your dinner menu. Get The Recipe Save 35 of 55 Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox Upgrade your lunchtime sandwich with this easy take on chicken salad. The recipe yields four servings (which can easily be doubled) so you'll have enough to enjoy throughout the week. Get The Recipe Save 36 of 55 Chicken Stir-Fry Credit: Greg DuPree 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. Get The Recipe Save 37 of 55 Chicken Caprese Pasta Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Cherry tomatoes, torn mozzarella, basil, and a colorful herb pesto come together to create a light yet filling pasta dish. Get The Recipe Save 38 of 55 Hot Chicken Salad Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Water chestnuts, slivered almonds, and crisp potato chips add plenty of texture and flavor to this warm version of classic chicken salad. Get The Recipe Save 39 of 55 Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Credit: Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin 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. Get The Recipe Save 40 of 55 Easy Chicken And Dumplings Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings. Get The Recipe Save 41 of 55 Heavenly Chicken Lasagna Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Move over ground beef. Switch up lasagna night with this cheesy chicken version of the classic suppertime staple. Get The Recipe Save 42 of 55 Herbed Chicken-And-Rice Salad Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Christine Keely If you’re looking for a fresh, easy recipe to add to your lunch rotation, stop the search. “This salad is delicious! I was looking for a chicken salad without mayo and this is it,” writes one five-star reviewer. “The dressing has the perfect herby and sweet tang. I didn’t change a thing.” Get The Recipe Save 43 of 55 Chicken Enchilada Casserole Credit: Hector Sanchez Taco seasoning and green chiles add a smoky spice to the creamy layers of this Tex-Mex inspired chicken casserole. Get The Recipe Save 44 of 55 Pimiento Cheese Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis If you thought chicken and broccoli casserole couldn't get any cheesier—think again. We put a Southern twist on the comforting dish with pimiento cheese flavor thanks to a jar of diced pimiento peppers and shredded cheddar. Get The Recipe Save 45 of 55 Chicken Tortellini Salad Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Arugula, corn, cherry tomatoes, and shredded chicken are the perfect fresh additions to the store-bought cheese-filled tortellini for a filling salad. Top with toasted pecans for a crunch. Get The Recipe Save 46 of 55 White Lightning Chicken Chili Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner Green chiles, shredded chicken, sweet onion, and navy beans give this warm soup delicious flavor before you even add the fun toppings. Plus, this one-pot meal can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Get The Recipe Save 47 of 55 Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup We're taking ramen night up a notch with lots of flavor thanks to garlic, ginger, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Finish off this noodle bowl with shredded chicken and scallions. Get The Recipe Save 48 of 55 Lemon Chicken Soup Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez There are few things more comforting than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup. To switch things up, we added orzo, lemon juice and zest, and a generous splash of white wine to this recipe. Get The Recipe Save 49 of 55 Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Credit: Southern Living This recipe calls for a whole chicken which means not a lick of that rotisserie chicken will go to waste. Get The Recipe Save 50 of 55 Skillet Chicken Pot Pie With Puff Pastry Credit: Brittany Conerly; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Using a topping of puff pastry simplifies the process of making a pot pie, and there's no bottom crust. Rotisserie chicken helps the creamy filling come together in a snap so this hearty dish is on the table in no time. Get the Recipe Save 51 of 55 Chicken-And-Fontina Panini Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham This sandwich recipe is perfect when you're pressed for time. Layer ciabatta slices with pesto, rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, and cheese for a gooey, crunchy, satisfying dinner. And you don't need any fancy equipment to make it. Get the Recipe Save 52 of 55 Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Credit: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer A casserole that tastes like a million bucks? Yes, indeed. It's creamy, rich, and the perfect mate to a side of rice or buttered noodles. Get the Recipe Save 53 of 55 Spinach-And-Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Credit: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Feed a crowd with this quick pasta dish that doesn't skimp on flavor. It's packed with rotisserie chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Get the Recipe Save 54 of 55 Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Credit: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This comforting, creamy soup is a favorite of the country artist, and it's likely to be a hit with your family. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut to a delicious weeknight meal. Get the Recipe Save 55 of 55 French Onion Chicken Casserole Credit: Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Not only does this recipe have the convenience of rotisserie chicken, but it can also be made ahead of time. Serve over rice or pasta with a salad on the side. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinners Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit