I love a rotisserie chicken! I’m talking about the ones that come from the grocery store, Sam’s Club or Costco. My husband has coined them as a Lucky Chicken because everyone is lucky to have dinner that night. Add on a side dish or vegetable and maybe a salad and dinner is BOOM done! I usually buy two at a time. One would be for dinner that night and the other would be for shredding. . I store the shredded chicken in the freezer to use in recipes at a later date. It’s a big-time saver for sure!
The following ideas from blacktieandjam.com will help you use shredded chicken from a lucky chicken:
Baked Chicken Taquitos – These taquitos are easy to make ahead and store in the freezer. Wrap in foil and reheat in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes – Using shredded rotisserie chicken makes this meal come together quickly. Top with some sour cream, guacamole or Mexican crema.
Chicken Fajita Soup -Peppers, onions, chicken and all the flavors you love with chicken fajitas in a bowl.
Chicken Salad – Chunky and delicious, this chicken salad has big chunks of chicken, sweet grapes or raisins and crunchy celery.
Jiffy Jambalaya – A quick version of a Cajun favorite made with rice, tomatoes, smoked sausage, chicken and shrimp. Jambalaya is a one-pot meal full of flavor.
Chicken Enchilada Dip – Creamy and cheesy, this dip is good with crackers, veggies or tortilla chips.
Open-Faced BLT Flatbreads – Keep the fathead dough flatbreads in the freezer, so they are all ready to go.
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce – The secret to good enchiladas is flavoring the meat really well.
Low-Carb Green Chile Quesadillas – Quesadillas are a fun lunch option.
Traditional Jambalaya – This Jambalaya recipe is different than the one noted above because it takes a little more time, and the flavors are more pronounced. Totally delicious!
