I love to get a big rotisserie chicken when I go to Costco, Publix, or Whole Foods, and after we have some of it for dinner, I shred up the leftovers to make even more delicious meals! (And we make a delicious broth from the carcass to repurpose it even more!)
Buffalo chicken dip, casseroles, quesadillas, & tacos are some of my favorites!
Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is such a great appetizer recipe to serve at parties, for game day, or to serve with pizza. This creamy dip recipe is so easy to make and will be a hit for sure!
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Curry Chicken Salad

Not your traditional chicken salad, Curry Chicken Salad with grapes is full of flavor and super easy to make. It’s delicious as a sandwich or on a bed of salad greens.
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King Ranch Casserole from Scratch

This King Ranch Casserole from Scratch takes an old classic and eliminates the canned soups. Much as I loved the original version, reducing the sodium load, and nixing the processed soup made this Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole Recipe even better!
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Mini Chicken Tostadas

Bake a sheet pan full of these Mini Chicken Tostadas in about 30 minutes for an easy dinner or fun party snack. Crispy baked street taco tortillas are loaded with beans, chicken, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect combination of leftover chicken and buffalo sauce. They are stuffed with cheesy, spicy, goodness and are a perfect mid-week treat!
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Chicken Minestrone Soup

This Chicken Minestrone Soup is an easy, wholesome meal for a busy day. Vibrant vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and elbow pasta make it a simple but hearty meal in itself.
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Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry

This super easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Flaky Puff Pastry instead of a classic pie crust for ease and a beautiful crispy texture on top. Made with rotisserie chicken and packed with your favorite veggies, this recipe is a crispy, creamy, oven-baked delight that can be on the table in under an hour.
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

If you like buffalo wings, this homemade pizza recipe is for you! The homemade buffalo sauce, leftover chicken, and gooey cheese have all the flavors of delicious buffalo wings, but it sits on top of a crispy crust.
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Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup

A flavorful blend of spices adds big flavor to this Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup. Make use of pantry staples to create this easy, super satisfying meal.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps are the perfect easy meal – and they are such a tasty recipe. The creamy ranch dressing combines with the salty bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy chicken to make such a delicious wrap.
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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

These quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are on the table in under 30 minutes! Add your favorite taco toppings for a delicious, family-friendly meal.
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Leftover Chicken Stir-Fry

Made with juicy chicken and a colorful medley of vegetables, this Leftover Chicken Stir-Fry is a nutritious and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With its quick cooking time and simple preparation, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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Tomato Basil Chicken Salad

Tomato Basil Chicken Salad is a delicious way to combine fresh summer tomatoes and basil with chicken and pasta for a hearty and complete dinner that everyone will love.
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy BBQ Chicken Quesadillas use simple ingredients – just 5 – for a delicious lunch, after-school snack, or easy dinner! They can be made easily using leftovers and come together in minutes.
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Chicken Tetrazzini

This from-scratch recipe for Chicken Tetrazzini is a comfort food pasta dish your entire family will love. This American classic is full of tender rotisserie chicken (of course you can use leftover turkey), savory sauteed mushrooms, and pasta all nestled and baked in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce. A generous layer of gooey cheese on top adds all you need for a complete dinner.
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Lemon Bow Tie Pasta

Lemon Bow Tie Pasta is the cheeriest of pastas, and cooking it right in the sauce will definitely make you cheer! This chicken bow tie pasta with lemon is a one pan pasta ready in about 30 minutes. Woohoo!
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Chicken Tamale Pie

This easy Chicken Tamale Pie makes any weeknight dinner a fan favorite. With a cornbread base, a rotisserie chicken, and enchilada sauce, you’ll only need one pot for this recipe. An oven-baked skillet dinner you can prep in less than 30 minutes.
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Panera’s Fuji Apple Salad

Panera’s Fuji Apple Salad is a popular choice for salad lovers and haters alike. With its sweet and crunchy combination of salad greens, gorgonzola cheese, crisp apple chips, tender chicken, and candied pecans, it will please even the toughest critics.
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House Favorite Chicken Pot Pie

This House Favorite Chicken Pot Pie is deliciously buttery with a flaky crust and the most luscious chicken and vegetable filling!
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Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is packed with flavor, texture and is irresistible! Leftover chicken is seared until crispy golden brown, and then tossed in a creamy pesto sauce along with penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pecans – a terrific combination of flavors and is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

This Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh summer strawberries and is topped with a delicious Sesame Poppyseed dressing. It is perfect for a healthy lunch or a side salad for dinner. It also makes a great salad to take to a party. I love to top it with shredded chicken to make it a complete meal.
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake is made with chunks of chicken, your favorite pasta, and broccoli all wrapped up in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Make this cheesy casserole ahead of time and pop it in the oven before dinner.
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Chicken Garden Pasta Salad

Looking for a quick and easy dinner? This Chicken Garden Pasta Salad is one that is sure to please! Cheese, chicken, veggies, and pasta – what’s not to love?
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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

If you like buffalo wings, this homemade pizza recipe is for you! The homemade buffalo sauce, leftover chicken, and gooey cheese have all the flavors of delicious buffalo wings, but it sits on top of a crispy crust.
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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole is made with a delicious cheese sauce, chicken, broccoli, and crispy onions. It’s perfect as a quick dinner option, a great way to use up leftovers, or as a make-ahead freezer meal.
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Spanish Chicken Stew

This Spanish Chicken Stew comes together in less than half an hour but tastes like it’s cooked for hours, a hearty chicken stew full of warming rosemary, lemon, and garlic flavors. One of my favorite weeknight dinners for years – and great to keep in the freezer for cold days when you need to warm up.
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