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Chicken Quesadillas + 25 More Simple Meals Made with Rotisserie Chicken
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Raise your hand if every time you shop at Costco you come home with a rotisserie chicken or two? Can you see my hand waving high in the air? I love rotisserie chicken and my family knows that if I’m shopping at Costco then it’s on the menu for that night with leftovers the next day. But you don’t have to just cut apart that chicken and eat it plain with a couple of sides (although, that’s pretty delicious to do). Rotisserie chicken is such a versatile food. If you’re tired of eating it alone, try adding it to some amazing recipes to create an epic dinner. Not only does it add a fun flavor that can’t be beaten, it helps to combine some delicious ingredients to tempt the taste buds in your mouth. If you are looking for some fun and yummy rotisserie chicken recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Have fun cooking and creating the rotisserie chicken recipes below!
Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients
8 cups of rotisserie chicken, shredded (mix up the white and dark meat)
1 packet of taco seasoning or make your own
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salsa
8 burrito sized tortillas
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix chicken, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and salsa.
Layer half of your tortilla with the chicken mixture and top with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. Fold in half.
Repeat to make 8 quesadillas.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the tortillas start to brown on the edges and are crispy.
Serves 8
25 More Simple Meals Using Rotisserie Chicken
If you don’t have a rotisserie chicken lying around but have a whole chicken in the freezer and either an Instant Pot or Air Fryer, you can make your own with one of the first two recipes. Or you can use your oven with recipe #3. The recipes that follow these are imaginative ways to eat that chicken.
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Why not cook an entire rotisserie chicken in your Instant Pot? It’s fast, easy and sure to be delicious.
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken. Looking for your chicken to have a bunch of crispy flavor? This is the recipe that you need to try!
Baked Chicken Avocado TaquitosNot only are taquitos a fun food to eat, they are super delicious as well. Pairing up chicken and avocado’s is a flavor you don’t want to miss out on.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Is there anything better than a nice, warm and hearty chicken noodle soup? One bowl of this delicious dinner may not be enough.
Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup Is it possible to create a soup from start to finish in under 20 minutes? This recipe is the proof it is!
Easy Chicken Empanadas This could be the perfect meal for a family on the go! Compact, and easy to grab and eat on the road.
Chicken Pot PiePot pies are the ultimate comfort food. Have a bowl full of pot pie and a good book, and you’re ready to snuggle down for a night of relaxation.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese This recipe had me at mac & cheese, but then really hooked me with the buffalo chicken aspect. Talk about a fun treat for my taste buds!
There are so many great recipes to be able to make with rotisserie chicken! Whether you purchase one new at the store or have some remaining as leftovers, use one of these great recipes to make a delicious meal for you and your family!