7 Ways With Rotisserie Chicken

Quick Chicken Dinners

Tonight's main dish can be on the table in minutes when you pick up a rotisserie chicken on the way home. Chopped, pulled, or shredded, the tender meat is perfect for pastas, pizzas, salads, and more. Plus, you're almost guaranteed to have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch.

Asparagus and Chicken Carbonara

Evaporated fat-free milk and egg substitute take the place of raw eggs and whipping cream in this lightened-up pasta carbonara. It becomes main-dish worthy with the addition of chopped chicken and fresh asparagus.

Recipe: Asparagus and Chicken Carbonara

Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwich

Enhance the flavor of shortcut chicken salad by stirring in smoked almonds and savory rosemary. The salad's so good you might decide you don't need the bread.

Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ratatouille Pizza with Chicken

Don't forget pizza when you're thinking of ways to use rotisserie chicken. Top a ready-made crust with ratatouille (a Provencal dish of eggplant tomatoes, onions, peppers, and garlic) and chopped roasted chicken for a pizza that delivers big flavor.

Recipe: Ratatouille Pizza with Chicken

Quick Chicken Corn Chowder

Spoon into a steaming bowl of chowder that's packed full of chunky chicken, corn, celery, and onions. The best part is that you can have this creamy soup on the table in under 30 minutes.

Recipe: Quick Chicken Corn Chowder

Biscuit-Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Delight your family with a home-style chicken potpie without spending hours in the kitchen. The quick-fix ingredients include rotisserie chicken, refrigerated diced potatoes, and a packaged baking mix.

Recipe: Biscuit-Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Mango, Chicken, Chorizo Quesadilla

Roasted chicken and spicy smoked sausage plus sweet mango equals phenomenal flavor in these hearty, easy-to-make quesadillas.

Recipe: Mango, Chicken, Chorizo Quesadilla

Chicken and Strawberries over Mixed Greens

When fast and fresh is the goal, go for the greens. Toss roasted chicken, onion, strawberries, celery, and raisins with a sesame seed vinaigrette, then serve over mixed salad greens. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Recipe: Chicken and Strawberries over Mixed Greens

Get Creative with Pantry Staples

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