22 High-Protein Dinners with Rotisserie Chicken
Be sure to pick up a rotisserie chicken on your way out of the grocery store so you can make one of these flavorful dinners. From chopped salad to saucy enchiladas, this roundup features the convenient protein in meals you’re sure to love. Each dish offers at least 15 grams per serving to help with feeling full for longer, healthy digestion and muscle recovery. Options like our Marry Me Chicken-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash and our Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls are flavorful and simple to make for any evening.
Marry Me Chicken–Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
We combine a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and shredded rotisserie chicken with sweet and tender strands of spaghetti squash. We add goat cheese for extra tanginess, but you can swap it out for feta cheese or fresh mozzarella if you prefer.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
This hearty soup combines tender rotisserie chicken, pillowy tortellini and plenty of veggies for a comforting meal that’s quick, healthy and satisfying. We love the convenience of baby spinach and frozen peas.
Chicken, Feta & Cucumber Couscous Bowls
These quick chicken-and-veggie bowls are endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Beyond cucumber and tomato, you could try thinly sliced carrots, steamed broccoli florets and zucchini or roasted cauliflower.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines
This classic chicken salad melt features a dressing lightened up with yogurt and shredded rotisserie chicken for ultimate convenience.
Chicken Fajita Soup
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This chicken fajita soup combines the vibrant, smoky flavors of traditional fajitas with the comforting warmth of a soup. This versatile dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences.
Creamy Zucchini & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
The zucchini in this creamy pasta bake melts into the sauce, while Dijon mustard and lemon zest brighten the flavor. You can swap out the zucchini for another squash if you prefer.
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing gets made in the same bowl that the salad is tossed in, so the greens absorb every bit of flavor.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta Bake
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss
This creamy and flavorful pasta bake comes together quickly, thanks to rotisserie chicken and jarred sun-dried tomatoes that flavor the sauce. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell
This creamy chicken noodle soup has a delicious potpie feel to it. We call for rotisserie chicken to streamline your prep time—look for a nice big one with lots of breast meat on it. Pair this comforting soup with a green salad.
Sheet-Pan Crispy Chicken Tacos
Photographer: Jen Causey
These crispy chicken tacos are filled and baked on a sheet pan for a super-crunchy exterior and warm, melty middle. The creamy avocado crema combined with fresh cilantro is the perfect accompaniment.
Agrodolce Zucchini & Chicken Pasta
Ali Redmond
Replacing some of the pasta with spiralized zucchini allows for a totally twirlable dish with all the pleasure of noodles. The light lemony sauce and savory shredded chicken are comfort food at its finest, and a sweet-and-sour topping provides crunch, chew, herbal brightness and a palate awakener.
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet Casserole
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
This delightful one-skillet cheesy chicken Alfredo casserole combines penne pasta, tender broccoli and shredded rotisserie chicken smothered in a creamy sauce.
Creamy Lemon-Dill Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Imagine this simple recipe as the casserole version of classic chicken noodle soup! The key to enhancing the flavor is using high-quality broth or homemade chicken stock. While we enjoy the fresh, grassy notes of dill, feel free to use parsley or chives as equally delicious alternatives.
Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce
For these easy enchiladas, we make a white sauce from chicken broth and sour cream that coats corn tortillas rolled up with shredded chicken, onion, peppers and spices. Poblano peppers tend to be mild, but if you really want to cut the heat, use a green bell pepper instead.
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken & Spinach Pasta
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This creamy pasta dish uses Gruyère cheese and cream cheese as the base for the velvety sauce. Gruyère adds a rich and nutty flavor, although you can experiment with alternatives like Cheddar or Swiss cheese. We love the ease of using baby spinach, but feel free to swap it out for another leafy green like kale or Swiss chard if you have them on hand.
One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
This creamy mushroom pasta dish makes for an easy weeknight dinner. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.
Peanut Zucchini Noodle Salad with Chicken
You’ll end up with more peanut sauce than you need in this zucchini noodle dish, and that’s a good thing! It makes a great dip or stir-fry sauce.
High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Make this grab-and-go Tex-Mex–inspired soup with rotisserie chicken for this easy meal-prep soup. The frozen pepper-onion mix adds flavor and saves time in the kitchen, while the black beans add fiber and protein.
Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this five-ingredient salad. It’s bursting with flavor, thanks to bright salsa and creamy avocado.
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole
This slow-cooker meal is comfort food at its best: The layers of tortillas, cheese and sauce meld together into a cozy casserole inspired by the flavors in enchiladas. The top tortilla layer gets beautifully crispy in the slow cooker.
Warm Up With a Quick Lemony Chicken Soup
This 20-minute dish provides 32 grams of protein per serving. To ensure this comforting soup’s velvety texture, whisk a little of the hot broth into the eggs before adding them to the pot.
Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes
We took all the flavors and ingredients of Buffalo wings—spicy hot sauce, tangy blue cheese and shredded chicken—and stuffed them into a tomato for a filling main dish. Serve these tomatoes with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
