Inside: There are so many different, delicious recipes to use up all of that shredded rotisserie chicken you got from Costco. Eat well – for less.
With grocery prices on the rise (again), I know that we’re all looking for ways to save money on groceries.
And since Costco membership has seen a huge uptick due to someone actually having the guts to stand by their DEI policies, I figured it was as good a time as any to share all the ways you can use one of their main loss leaders…
The $5 rotisserie chicken.
We’ve been shopping at Costco for years now, and every time we go, we get at least one, if not two, rotisserie chickens.
Are they annoying to shred when we get home? Yes. But is it worth having in the freezer when I need it? Also, yes.
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27 Recipes That Use Costco’s Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
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What I love about Costco’s rotisserie chicken is I don’t have to think about the price!
These chickens are HUGE with so much meat. Five dollars is seriously a steal.
I don’t need to shop the sales or think about the price per pound. I just grab the chickens, bring them home, shred them, separate them into gallon-sized ziplocs and toss them in the freezer for later.
Our family’s favorite way to use rotisserie chicken? THIS creamy chicken tortilla soup.
If I was a “make homemade chicken broth” kind of girl, I would also make chicken stock with the bones. But I’ll leave that to people who enjoying cooking and “domesticating” way more than I do.
P.S. Costco has pretty great ground beef deals, too – either regular or grass fed! Find new ways to use it with THESE easy ground beef dinner recipes.
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1. 20-Minute Stovetop Chicken Tortilla Soup
Looking for a super fast chicken tortilla soup that goes light on the broth but heavy on the flavor?
You’ll love this quick, three step creamy chicken tortilla soup made with shredded rotisserie chicken.
Don’t forget the scoops Tortilla chips!
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2. Easy Marry Me Chicken Soup
If you like Marry Me Chicken, then you’ll love this easy soup version!
With sun-dried tomatoes, both heavy cream AND cream cheese, orzo, spinach and pre-shredded rotisserie chicken, what’s not to love?
3. Sweet Rotisserie Chicken Salad
This sweet chicken salad made with Costco’s shredded rotisserie chicken is versatile and simple, with just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep.
Perfect if you’re looking for a fast and sweet chicken salad for oven-free summer dinners!
4. Chicken a la King
This classic Chicken a la King recipe is a creamy, delicious one pan meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
Goes great over rice, toast, egg noodles or biscuits!
5. Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls
Soft, fluffy rolls packed with tender, saucy BBQ chicken and melty cheese—THESE BBQ chicken sliders are an easy, crowd-pleasing meal for game day, parties, or busy weeknights!
P.S. These pair well with Costco’s rotisserie chicken because Costco also sells King’s Hawaiian rolls for a great price.
6. Chicken Pesto Flatbread Pizza
This Chicken Pesto Flatbread Pizza is super flavorful and so easy to prepare!
It’s made with basil pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic glaze, and rotisserie chicken.
7. Easy Baked Chicken Quesadillas
These easy baked chicken quesadillas are crispy, golden tortillas filled with melty cheese and tender, seasoned chicken—quick, easy, and perfect for a delicious meal or snack!
The quesadilla mixture can also be frozen for future use.
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8. Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
This Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is fresh and flavorful!
It’s made with rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, fresh basil, and tossed in a creamy lemon mayo dressing.
9. Easy Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken noodle soup without the fuss!
This easy and comforting chicken noodle soup uses leftover store bought rotisserie chicken and simple pantry ingredients for a warm and delicious bowl of chicken noodle soup that is so satisfying.
10. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip is a must at any party – game day, Christmas parties, potlucks. You name the special event, and this buffalo chicken dip deserves a spot on the table.
This easy version uses shredded rotisserie chicken for extra quick and easy prep!
11. Cold Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad
This Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Salad is creamy and delicious – perfect for easy lunches.
With red onion, cherry tomatoes, peas and chicken, it’s a complete meal in one recipe.
12. Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
This quick Mexican chicken salad is so easy to make thanks to shredded rotisserie chicken!
Serve it with tortillas or crackers for the perfect light lunch or dinner.
13. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Buffalo chicken mac and cheese recipe — the perfect side dish filled with that delicious buffalo chicken dip flavor but in mac and cheese form.
You will not be able to eat just one bite of this hearty dish.
14. Chicken Enchilada Soup with Rotisserie Chicken
Chicken Enchilada Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Creamy and flavorful, is quick to throw together on busy weeknights using leftover rotisserie chicken.
Serve with your usual Mexican cheese, sour cream, avocado and blue chips.
15. Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice
This Mexican rice and chicken recipe blends an entire meal into one pan, which makes prep easier.
This is the perfect comfort food with just the right amount of spice!
16. Grilled Peach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
A delightfully different way to use rotisserie chicken, this grilled peach salad with a tasty homemade vinaigrette is perfect for summer!
Grilling the peaches adds “a delightful depth of flavor to this juicy and sweet fruit.” The goat cheese, pecans and grilled chicken enhance this simple salad that’s paced with flavor.
17. Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken Potato Chowder
This easy crockpot chowder leans on leftover rotisserie chicken for an easy to prepare, but very hearty meal.
Note: this recipe does require having a crockpot, but it could likely be adapted to stovetop.
18. Hot Honey Pizza
This mouthwatering hot honey pizza features shredded chicken in a hot honey and balsamic glaze with bleu cheese.
It’s a great way to use rotisserie chicken!
19. Easy High Protein Chicken Meal Prep Burritos
Directly from the author, “You can make chicken meal prep burritos in less than an hour on the weekend and keep them stashed in your freezer for easy lunches or dinners.”
Just a heads up: this recipe has a very long ingredient list, but if you made them in bulk, these could be a great freezer meal worth the effort.
20. Easy Fast Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
If you need a quick weeknight dinner, these easy chicken tacos fit the bill.
They feed a crowd, plus they are made from easy to shred rotisserie chicken and jarred salsa!
21. Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
These creamy chicken enchiladas are baked with a yummy salsa verde sauce.
Using shredded rotisserie chicken from Costco saves so much time!
22. Yucatan Chipotle Chicken Spinach Salad
A great use for leftover or shredded rotisserie chicken, this Yucatan-inspired spinach salad with chicken and citrus features a spicy citrus vinaigrette, and an array of fresh, healthy ingredients!
Great for dinner at home, or for bringing to a fancy dinner party.
23. Easy Chicken Casserole with Torn Baguette
This chicken casserole recipe is the perfect holiday meal – especially if you don’t like turkey.
Rotisserie chicken, torn baguette, sour cream, celery, onions and more. Serve with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and/or your favorite veggie.
24. Easy Chicken Tortilla Roll Ups
These quick and tasty chicken tortilla roll ups have rotisserie chicken, chunky salsa, a ranch dressing packet, cream cheese and sour cream.
An easy meal for when you don’t want to cook!
25. Chicken Pot Pie with Phyllo Dough
This chicken pot pie with phyllo dough is a lightened up American classic! Chicken pot pie without the intense pie dough or cream biscuits.
Note: this recipes does not include the usual veggies that often accompany pot pie (carrots, celery, etc.). But it does look like a tasty pot pie alternative!
26. No Cream Chicken Tortilla Soup
While we adore the version of chicken tortilla soup I shared at the beginning, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.
THIS non-creamy chicken tortilla soup is a great alternative if you the only dairy you want near your soup is sour cream.
27. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
Do you love your slow cooker? You’ll love this super easy slow cooker chicken tortellini soup!
Bonus: you can also get tortellini – fresh OR frozen – at Costco, too.
28. Paleo Strawberry Spinach Salad With Rotisserie Chicken
This yummy paleo strawberry salad has strawberries, blueberries, red onions, walnuts, rotisserie chicken and spinach.
Make these in advance to bring to work or school for a healthy lunch!
29. Easy Cheesy Chicken Taco Spaghetti
Shredded rotisserie chicken breast makes this cheesy chicken taco spaghetti recipe a one pot meal. If you get it from Costco, it makes it both cheap AND easy.
A family favorite that’s creamy and delicious!
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Do you have a favorite recipe that uses shredded rotisserie chicken? Share in the comments!
Thanks for sharing, June. My son loves this chicken.
Yay! I hope you find a few new recipes here that become favorites!