If there’s one thing you can count on to be consistent, it’s the price of Costco’s rotisserie chicken. While other establishments continue to bump up their prices on their whole rotisserie chickens, Costco’s has remained at a steady $4.99 since 2009, according to The Hustle!
You’re definitely missing out if you don’t take advantage of this deal. To put it into perspective, Safeway currently has them priced at $8.99, Walmart at $6.97, and Whole Foods at $8.99 (they also vary in price depending on location). But nevertheless, they don’t come close to the Costco price.
With that said, there are plenty of delicious ways to use rotisserie chicken! It’s perfect for meal prep, soups, salads, and casseroles. It can reduce your time in the kitchen significantly since it is already pre-cooked to perfection and ready to use however you wish. If you need some ideas, this recipe list is a great place to start!
1. Chicken Parmesan Croissant Bread Loaf
Use Costco’s rotisserie chicken to create this marvelous croissant bread loaf! This is such a simple recipe since it utilizes precooked chicken and pre-made crescent dough. The dough is filled with chicken, pasta sauce, and cheese. Once you’ve sealed the filling inside, you can brush egg wash on it and sprinkle extra parmesan on top. Once it bakes, it turns a perfect golden brown and makes eight servings!
2. Chopped Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Create an extremely vibrant salad with assorted vegetables and Costco’s rotisserie chicken! This recipe by The Wooden Skillet also explains how to make a homemade cashew dressing with fresh lime juice and garlic. The primary components of the salad are cabbage, cashews, carrots, rotisserie chicken, and mango. As you can see by the image, it has almost every color of the rainbow, giving it a striking appearance.
3. Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
If you’re looking to add some extra flavor to your weeknight soup, consider throwing in some rotisserie chicken. The Cozy Cook has a delicious Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe perfect for this. This soup is made with black beans, Rotel diced tomatoes, garlic, onions, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and butter. The combination of these ingredients gives the soup its creamy texture. You won’t be disappointed!
4. Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Chicken salad doesn’t have to just be made with diced chicken pieces. You can also use rotisserie chicken! Combine it with mayo, herbs, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. To keep it lighter, you can use light mayonnaise. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper to taste until it becomes the perfect balance of flavors. Enjoy this chicken salad by itself, on a croissant sandwich, or however you wish.
5. Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos for Meal Prep
Imagine purchasing Costco’s rotisserie chicken and using it for meal prep! Not only do you skip the cooking time, but you can also portion it out to use throughout the week. These scrumptious tacos feature pickled red onions, bell peppers, rotisserie chicken, avocado, and hot sauce. However, the creator states that you can add any ingredients you wish, whether it be refried beans, cabbage, slaw, or other toppings.
6. BBQ Chicken Tostadas – Weight Watchers
Give your premade rotisserie chicken a sweet and tangy BBQ twist. This tostada recipe has a crispy shell base with chicken, sugar-free BBQ sauce, part-skim mozzarella, and chopped red onions. Finish it off by sprinkling on fresh chopped cilantro, which makes the flavor livelier. This is a 30-minute meal that is also Weight Watchers-friendly! The recipe has a link for you to easily track the points in your app.
7. Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Who doesn’t love a classic Chicken and Broccoli Casserole? Although this recipe uses cubed cooked chicken, you can easily swap it and use your Costco rotisserie chicken instead! This flavorful casserole will be a hit whether you make it for your family or a small gathering. It has mini potatoes, garlic, cayenne, cheese, and broccoli. You’ll love the variety of textures, from the gooey cheese to the tender vegetables and juicy chicken.
8. Rotisserie Chicken Chili
Make chili more exciting when you add your precooked rotisserie chicken to it. This recipe by My Loving Oven has classic chili flavors such as red kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. It’s incredibly easy to make, and there are step-by-step photos to see the exact process. The best part is that it is a relatively fast dish to make.
9. Loaded Greek Salad
This refreshing salad is a Greek-style recipe that utilizes chopped rotisserie chicken. You’ll need kalamata olives, pepperoncini, romaine lettuce, red onions, and cucumber to make it. It also has some other components! Finish it by garnishing it with a fresh Greek dressing. You can serve it with warm pita bread if you wish. In total, this recipe takes 20 minutes from start to finish and works as either a lunch or a dinner.
10. Grilled Pesto Chicken Wraps
These simple yet healthy wraps are the perfect way to use your rotisserie chicken from Costco! They have mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, artichoke hearts, and avocado, providing plenty of green ingredients. It also has arugula! Although the recipe suggests using regular large flour tortillas, you can always use Carb Balance tortillas if you wish. Specifically, the spinach and herb flavor would taste amazing with this recipe.
11. Easy Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
If you haven’t noticed, we love Buffalo chicken recipes from our wide variety of options containing Buffalo chicken. However, this recipe is by Get On My Plate. It’s a yummy rice bowl with rotisserie chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and cherry tomatoes. Don’t forget to add the fresh romaine lettuce and chopped celery for nice and crisp additions! Optionally, you can include blue cheese crumbles or dressing on top.
12. Skinny White Chicken Enchiladas
Looking for a healthy and tasty way to use your precooked rotisserie chicken? Try this enchilada recipe with Mexican-style cheese, green chilies, and sour cream. The healthy recipe uses whole-grain flour tortillas and fat-free chicken broth. Use no-sugar-added salsa and reduced-fat cheese to keep things light and healthy. These enchiladas are sure to satisfy your cravings healthily!
