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A store-bought rotisserie chicken is one of the easiest ways to make quick, flavorful meals without much effort. With just one chicken, you can create five delicious single serving meals, making it a budget-friendly option for meal planning. This post includes a collection of leftover rotisserie chicken recipes that turn cooked chicken into soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Plus, I’ve included tips on how to store leftovers and use up extra ingredients so nothing goes to waste.
A single store-bought rotisserie chicken can easily be turned into five different meals. It’s a great way to simplify meal planning, and these recipes come together fast.
Since these are single serving recipes, you might have leftover ingredients. No worries—we include tips in each recipe on how to use them in other dishes, so nothing goes to waste. Check out the links below for more details.
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Why A Rotisserie Chicken Is Great For Quick Meals
Rotisserie chicken is a time-saver because it’s already cooked, eliminating the need for prep and long cooking times. The meat is tender, flavorful, and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and salads to sandwiches and casseroles. It’s also budget-friendly and packed with protein, making it a convenient option for quick, satisfying meals.
Video – 5 Meals From 1 Rotisserie Chicken
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Quick and Easy: These meals come together fast using simple ingredients you likely already have.
- No Waste: Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used to make five single-serving meals, making it a budget-friendly way to meal plan.
- Full of Flavor: Each dish is made from scratch and packed with great taste.
- Easily Scalable: Cooking for two? Just double the ingredients, or add a side to make it a complete meal.
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How To Store And Prep Rotisserie Chicken
- Portioning the Chicken: Remove the meat and divide it into 1-cup portions. Store them in zip-top bags for easy grab-and-use meal prep.
- Storage: Keep cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 4 months.
Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
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Chicken Spaghetti For One
Chicken Fried Rice For One
Chicken Enchilada Verde For One
Chicken and Golden Rice For One
Chicken Chili For One
Chicken And Biscuits Casserole For Two
How To Make Rotisserie Chicken Stock
Don’t toss the bones after removing the meat—use them to make a rich, homemade stock! It’s great for soups, stews, or any recipe that calls for broth.
Steps to Make Rotisserie Chicken Stock:
- Place the chicken bones and skin from the container into a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Cover with cold water.
- Add 2 bay leaves, 10 whole peppercorns, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, and ½ tablespoon dried thyme.
- Roughly chop 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, and 2 garlic cloves, then add them to the pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming off any foam. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for a deeper flavor).
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the bones, vegetables, and seasonings.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customize Your Stock
This is how I typically make chicken stock, but you can adjust the ingredients based on what you have. Feel free to add herbs like parsley, thyme, or oregano, or toss in extra vegetables for added flavor. If you like a richer stock, let it simmer longer. There’s no right or wrong—just use what works for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooked rotisserie chicken stays fresh for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yes! Store the meat in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 4 months.
Warm it in the microwave with a damp paper towel or heat it in a covered skillet with a splash of broth.
You can typically get about five single serving meals from one rotisserie chicken.
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I’m very inter in doing this. However, I never buy rotisserie but I do bake 8 bone in skin in chicken thighs weekly. Using thigh bones would there be any adjustments in the measurements?
Also, if I could do this in an Instapot would I press poultry or stew or…? Thanks in advance!
Using the bones from baked chicken thighs should work just fine, and no major adjustments to the measurements should be needed. Since I don’t use an Instant Pot, I’m not sure which setting would be best, but I’d recommend checking your manual for guidance on making stock.
I am 80 yrs old and live alone and quite anxious to try these recipes. Thinking this will help me plan meals and make grocery list without picking up unnecessary foods as groceries keep getting more expensive. Certainly appreciate all your efforts to make kitchen duty easier and fun and more healthy. kathleen