10 Ways to Use a Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

This popular chicken dish is an Acadian favourite, and you can save so much time by using pulled apart, bite-sized leftover rotisserie chicken. It’s the epitome of comfort food, especially on cold days.

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Add leftover rotisserie chicken to this Nashville hot chicken dip. Just swap out the raw, skinless chicken breast for the rotisserie chicken breast and dice it into one-inch chunks. This dip is perfect for game nights, movie nights or parties!

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Nothing beats a classic chicken noodle soup and this garlicky, gingery soup will warm you right up. Shred the leftover chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot once the noodles are done. Warm for one minute and serve with the necessary garnishes.

Legend has it, this dish will have the person eating it want to marry you. Tender juicy chicken breasts, a tasty, creamy sauce and a spicy kick will impress your guests and significant other alike. Instead of dredging the raw chicken and cooking it in the skillet, simply replace it with the leftover chicken breast. 

This recipe calls for 30 minutes of marinating chicken thighs, but if you’re in a pinch, just add leftover rotisserie chicken to the cottage cheese, chipotle sauce and corn filling — it’s the perfect alternative. These quesadillas are gooey and creamy on the inside, and perfectly crisp on the outside, which makes for an incredible meal. 

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Leftover chicken will do the trick for these air fryer chicken fajitas, plus if it’s a well-seasoned rotisserie chicken it will take the fajitas to the next level. Divide the chicken, red onions and pepper among the tortillas and top with guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheddar and voila!

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Stuffed with tender chicken (just swap in chopped leftover chicken instead of raw along with the finely chopped green onions, ginger, cabbage and carrot), these crispy, pan-fried Chinese spring rolls will surely have you reaching for more than one. 

These tangy Malai tikka rolls are just what you need for your next lunch or dinner. Save some time by using leftover rotisserie chicken breast instead of raw, and lightly grill the diced chicken to help give added texture and flavour. Don’t forget your chutney, and enjoy. For more chicken inspiration try this Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich.

Don’t know what to do with your leftover rotisserie chicken? Add some to this tried and true, crowd-pleasing Sopa Azteca (Mexican tortilla soup). This spicy yet hearty soup consists of dried chilies, tomatoes, beans and of course, tender shredded leftover chicken. Need we say more?

Day-old leftover rotisserie chicken plus day-old leftover rice is a match made in heaven with this dish. Just cut the leftover chicken into one-inch pieces and add to the skillet where the vegetables are already cooking. If you want to switch things up for a quick and easy meal, this Hakka chicken fried rice is the ticket. 

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