Five Recipes for Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

We’ve all been there – you’ve cooked a big, delicious rotisserie chicken for dinner, but there are leftovers that you don’t know what to do with. So what’s a home chef to do? With the right recipes, you can easily transform those leftovers into something delicious, nutritious, and satisfying.

This post will share five simple and delicious recipes for your leftover rotisserie chicken. From comforting soups to easy casseroles, we’ve got it all. Plus, these recipes are budget-friendly and can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. So grab your leftovers and get ready to transform them into something delicious.

Recipe #1: Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheese 
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce

Preparation 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix the diced chicken, onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended. Place a spoonful of the filling into each tortilla and roll them up. Place the rolled tortillas in the baking dish with the seam side down. Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle with remaining cheese over top of sauce. Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot. Serve with sour cream and extra cilantro as desired. 

Recipe #2: Rotisserie Chicken Pizza 

Ingredients 

• 1 pound pizza dough at room temperature 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 clove minced garlic 
• 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, pulled apart into strips or cubes 
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
• 3/4 cup pizza sauce 
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese  

Preparation 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease your pizza pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or additional olive oil for a crispier crust. Form the pizza dough into your desired shape on the pan or baking sheet; spread it out as thin as possible while maintaining an even thickness throughout your pizza crust. Mix the garlic and olive oil in a small bowl and lightly brush it over the dough to give it extra flavor before adding any toppings. Spread your pizza sauce over the dough just as regular pizza dough and layer it with pulled-apart rotisserie chicken strips or cubes, depending on your preference. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top of sauce and chicken, and add a tiny sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you’re looking for some spice. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then switch oven from bake to broil setting on low heat and let it cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Serve warm with extra red pepper flakes if desired.  

Recipe #3: Rotisserie Chicken Nachos 

Ingredients  

• 4 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded 
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine 
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shreds 
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 
• 6 cups Tortilla chips 

Preparation  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring all sides are covered completely, and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, jalapeno pepper, red onion, taco seasoning, and cheese shreds with your hands to ensure all ingredients are well-mixed. Arrange chips on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Top evenly with the prepared mixture of shredded rotisserie chicken and topping ingredients. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes until the cheese has melted completely. Serve warm.   

Recipe #4: Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas     

Ingredients     

• 4 large flour tortillas     
• 2 cups diced cooked rotisserie chicken     
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained & rinsed     
• 1/4 cup diced red onion     
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro     
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese     

Preparation     

Preheat your panini maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Prepare quesadillas one at a time by laying down one tortilla on the heated panini maker. Sprinkle half of all ingredients except cheese onto one-half side of the tortilla, then fold over another half so that the ingredients are enclosed inside. Close the lid of the panini maker so that the quesadilla is pressed together while cooking (this will also help melt the cheese). Cook for about 5 minutes until all ingredients are heated, and the cheese has melted completely. Transfer quesadilla from panini maker onto cutting board and cut into slices using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, then serve warm.   

Recipe #5: Rotisserie Chicken Salad    

Ingredients    

• 2 cups cooked diced rotisserie chicken    
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise    
• 1 teaspoon mustard    
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice    
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder    
• 1/2 teaspoon salt    
• Freshly ground black pepper    
• 1 stalk celery chopped finely    
• 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped finely   

Preparation    

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and freshly ground pepper until blended smoothly together, then stir in diced rotisserie chicken pieces until coated completely in the dressing mixture. Add celery and green onion mix again, transfer salad onto a serving dish, and chill in the fridge for two hours before serving cold.

Conclusion

Leftover rotisserie chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients out there. You can turn those leftovers into delicious, nutritious meals your whole family will love with a few simple recipes. From savory enchiladas to zesty quesadillas, there’s a recipe for everyone. So the next time you have leftover rotisserie chicken on your hands, don’t worry – you’re just a few easy steps away from a tasty and budget-friendly meal.