Try these shortcut recipes that start with store-bought rotisserie chicken

When the days get busy, Ree Drummond looks to supermarket shortcuts to get her through the week. She uses frozen hash browns to make breakfast casseroles and boxed cake mix to make freshly-baked cookies. Plus, she often reaches for a rotisserie chicken to make family dinners a breeze. "I shred a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store because it's so dadgum easy," she says about her chicken pot pie soup. Luckily, this list features that recipe and more!

It goes without saying that there are plenty of 30-minute meals and even some that are quicker than that. Try quick chicken enchiladas, creamy chicken chili, crowd-pleasing nachos, and tons of easy casserole ideas all made using store-bought rotisserie chicken. Best of all, you can get so creative when using leftovers. Try flavor-packed dishes like chicken bacon ranch dip and buffalo chicken mac and cheese or stick to the classics like chicken pot pie. It takes what used to be a time-consuming Sunday supper and turns it into a quick weeknight savior!

Looking for more family-favorites? Ree's chicken spaghetti is a "true go-to recipe" or try the chicken Caesar salad pizza for a fun twist on pizza night. There are even easy rotisserie chicken recipes that turn into party dips when company comes over. You can also add shredded rotisserie chicken to a salad or wrap for the perfect desk-side lunch. Now that's a grocery store hack that anyone can get behind!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Skip the steps for cooking the chicken and get right to shredding up a rotisserie one instead. It's all about the toppings with this soup anyway—load up on avocado, grated cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, tortilla chips, or whatever sounds good!

White Chicken Enchiladas

Shredded chicken is transformed into a creamy, decadent dinner with these enchiladas. Tortillas are stuffed with chicken and cheese, then smothered in a simple homemade cream sauce. The recipe uses corn tortillas instead of flour for even more flavor.

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

Give pizza night a twist with this recipe! It tops a crispy, cheesy crust with crisp romaine and tangy Caesar dressing, then uses chopped rotisserie chicken as the protein base. Every slice is crunchy, creamy, and downright delicious.

Buffalo Mac and Cheese

What happens when you combine buffalo chicken with mac and cheese? You get a hearty, weeknight-ready comfort dish that delivers big flavor in every bite—complete with both ranch and blue cheese stirred right in.

Chicken Parm Soup

If you thought chicken parm couldn't get any cozier, think again! This soup version comes together in just 30 minutes thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken, while delivering all the same rich, comforting flavor you love.

Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Want to serve something a little unexpected for dinner? Try stuffing sweet potatoes with a creamy chicken enchilada filling. It's got rotisserie chicken, green chiles, jalapeños, all in a tangy sauce.

Crock-Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

You'll find several buffalo chicken options on this list, but this dip might be one of the easiest. Prep only takes ten minutes because everything gets put in a slow cooker!

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This soup is a comforting and easy take on chicken pot pie. Instead of cooking the chicken and fussing with pie crust, you can use both rotisserie chicken and store-bought refrigerated dough.

Broccoli Chicken Casserole

Ree has two tricks for this family-friendly casserole: use a rotisserie chicken and cook the rice a day ahead to make assembly easy. You'll be digging in before you know it!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

With ingredients like this, how can you resist? This dip is served hot and bubbly and goes well with tortilla chips, carrots, celery, or really anything you feel like dipping!

Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos

With only a handful of ingredients (including rotisserie chicken, barbecue sauce, chips, and cheese), you can whip up this game day crowd-pleaser. Just be sure to pile on your favorite toppings!

Creamy Chicken and Corn Chili

You might have guessed that a rotisserie chicken was used for this cozy chili recipe, but how does it get that creamy texture? Here's a hint: a package of cream cheese. It couldn't be easier!

Harvest Bowls

These DIY rice bowls are just like the kind you might find at a fast casual lunch spot. Fill them up with anything your heart desires, like leftover roasted veggies, cooked chicken, diced apples, and crumbled goat cheese.

Chicken Alfredo Soup

This recipe combines two comfort food favorites: chicken soup and chicken Alfredo! Add some broccoli and crushed red pepper for color and spice.

Chicken Pasta Salad

Inspired by Ree's creamy chicken salad, this pasta salad is loaded with all the same ingredients like grapes, celery, shredded chicken, and a creamy dressing.

BBQ Chicken Tacos

Making your chicken in an Instant Pot is easy enough but if you have a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, you can go ahead and skip that step. Simply shred the chicken and toss with the barbecue sauce, then pile it into tacos with a creamy slaw.

Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip

Here's a fun idea that combines chicken salad with an herby dip. It's healthy, colorful, and yet still hearty enough to keep guests or family memebers satisfied.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

There's something about chicken and no0dles that's just so comforting. Maybe it brings back childhood memories or maybe it's the creaminess and the buttery cracker topping.

Chicken Empanadas

Not only does this recipe using supermarket chicken, but it also uses store-bought empanada wrappers. Look for them in the freezer aisle to make these easy handheld pockets.

Chicken Tortellini Soup

What's the best way to make chicken soup more comforting? Just add cheesy tortellini. They cook right in the broth so it couldn't be easier.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A creamy homemade Caesar dressing is worth the effort in a recipe like this. That's because the rest is so easy to toss together. Even the croutons can be store-bought.

White Chicken Chili

This hearty one-pot recipe comes together in just under an hour, but it'll taste like it's been simmering all day long. The trick? Plenty of flavorful spices!

Chicken Spaghetti

This is one of Ree's all-time favorite make-ahead comfort foods. The kids love it, Ladd loves it, and The Pioneer Woman herself can always rely on it for a weekday dinner.