Introduction
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a healthy meal, look no further than the rotisserie chicken from your local Costco. Not only is it a great source of protein, but it’s also incredibly versatile and can be used to make a variety of delicious and nutritious meals. In this article, we’ll be exploring 17 healthy meals you can make with a Costco rotisserie chicken. From salads to soups to sandwiches, there’s something for everyone. So grab your rotisserie chicken and let’s get cooking!
17 Healthy Meals You Can Make With a Costco Rotisserie Chicken
Costco rotisserie chickens are a great way to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table in no time. With just a few simple ingredients, you can turn a rotisserie chicken into a variety of tasty meals. Here are 17 healthy meals you can make with a Costco rotisserie chicken.
1. Chicken Salad
Shred the chicken and mix it with diced celery, onion, and a light mayonnaise. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap for a light and healthy meal.
2. Chicken Quesadillas
Shred the chicken and mix it with diced peppers, onions, and cheese. Place the mixture between two tortillas and cook in a skillet until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.
3. Chicken Soup
Shred the chicken and add it to a pot of simmering broth, vegetables, and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes and serve with crusty bread.
4. Chicken Burritos
Shred the chicken and mix it with black beans, corn, and salsa. Place the mixture in a burrito wrap and cook in a skillet until the wrap is golden brown.
5. Chicken Tacos
Shred the chicken and mix it with diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Place the mixture in a taco shell and top with shredded cheese and lettuce.
6. Chicken Enchiladas
Shred the chicken and mix it with black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Place the mixture in a tortilla and roll up. Place the enchiladas in a baking dish and top with more enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Chicken Noodle Soup
Shred the chicken and add it to a pot of simmering broth, vegetables, and noodles. Simmer for 30 minutes and serve with crusty bread.
8. Chicken Fried Rice
Shred the chicken and mix it with cooked rice, vegetables, and soy sauce. Cook in a skillet until the rice is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
9. Chicken Fajitas
Shred the chicken and mix it with peppers, onions, and fajita seasoning. Cook in a skillet until the vegetables are tender. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
10. Chicken Salad Sandwich
Shred the chicken and mix it with diced celery, onion, and a light mayonnaise. Serve on a toasted bun for a light and healthy sandwich.
11. Chicken Pot Pie
Shred the chicken and mix it with vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and seasonings. Place the mixture in a pie crust and top with another crust. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
12. Chicken and Rice Casserole
Shred the chicken and mix it with cooked rice, vegetables, and cream of chicken soup. Place the mixture in a baking dish and top with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
Shred the chicken and mix it with vegetables and stir fry sauce. Cook in a skillet until the vegetables are tender. Serve over cooked rice.
14. Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Shred the chicken and mix it with cooked broccoli and Alfredo sauce. Place the mixture in a baking dish and top with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Chicken and Dumplings
Shred the chicken and mix it with vegetables, broth, and seasonings. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough into the mixture and simmer until the dumplings are cooked through.
16. Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
Shred the chicken and mix it with cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce. Layer the mixture between lasagna noodles and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
17. Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
Shred the chicken and mix it with cooked mushrooms, Arborio rice, and chicken broth. Cook in a skillet until the rice is tender and creamy. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nothing in life is certain, except for death, taxes, and, of course, Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken.
The legendary deli item—over 100 million sold annually; 117 million last year alone—has stayed at the same ridiculously low price for more than decade. And that may never change.
Costco intentionally keeps the cost low as a way to entice you to come in and buy more things. In fact, the club reportedly loses money on the chickens in order to make money on other items.
Their loss, however, is your gain. As cheap as it is, the whole chicken is good enough to eat on its own, but it also works really well as an ingredient to make all sorts of other great dishes at home.
If you are looking for new delicious ways to make good use of your Costco chicken, you’re in luck. Here are 17 healthy, satisfying meals that you can whip up using the warehouse club’s ever-popular poultry.
Let’s start with something simple. This salad is rich in protein and low in calories. All you need is your Costco chicken, some good-for-you greens like arugula, and heart-healthy avocado. Combine with cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, salt, pepper, and vinaigrette. Suddenly, you have a restaurant-worthy salad without the high cost or potentially belly-busting calorie count.
Get our recipe for Chicken and Avocado Salad.
How about a warm, toasty sandwich? Your Costco chicken can make a mean panini. Break out the trusty cast iron skillet. Grab some whole wheat bread, a light spread like pesto, and a low-calorie cheese like fresh mozzarella. Soon you’ll have tasty, crunchy sandwich to rival the neighborhood deli’s.
Get our recipe for Chicken Panini With Pesto and Peppers.
Make some authentic Mexican mole—the easy way. You’ll need some corn tortillas, a bottle of the traditional sauce like Doña Maria (you can even order from the Costco Business Center) and, of course, your Costco chicken. Sprinkle on some queso fresco and… buen provecho!
Get our recipe for Chicken Mole Enchiladas.
Asian-style sesame noodles are awfully tasty. Think of this recipe as a salad, only with noodles instead of lettuce. Add some Costco chicken and as many vegetables as you like, and toss together with a light but flavorful dressing.
Get our recipe for Sesame Noodles With Chicken.
If you like the California Pizza Kitchen’s BBQ Chicken Pizza, then you’re going to love our version. It’s cheaper to make at home and has just a third of the calories. Grab your Costco chicken and get ready to start kneading and rolling some dough.
Get our recipe for Barbecue Chicken Pizza.
Never before has cooking a warm and creamy comfort meal been so easy and healthy! This chicken pot pie has just 350 calories, 15 grams of fat, and 650 milligrams of sodium per serving. Best of all? It only requires two cups of your Costco chicken, meaning plenty will be left over for a second family dinner.
Get our recipe for Chicken Pot Pie.
Here’s a recipe with both a sense of comfort and nostalgia. If you’re looking to spice up your dinner routine, try dressing up a basic cheese pizza with a delicious mix of arugula, grapes, goat cheese and, of course, some pulled chicken from Costco. Now that’s good eating!
Get our recipe for Harvest Pizza with Chicken, Grapes, and Goat Cheese.
This dinner requires about 3/4 of a normal Costco rotisserie chicken—unless you have an 8-pounder! Combine the chicken with salsa verde in a large mixing bowl, then divide evenly among eight corn tortillas for a dinner for four. Finally, amp up the flavor with a winning trio of toppings: cilantro, crumbled cheese, and onion. Pro-tip: To save some extra calories, don’t forget to remove the skin from the chicken before you begin!
Get our recipe for Rotisserie Chicken Tacos With Salsa Verde.
Your Costco chicken is the perfect match for this simple Greek salad, which requires minimal effort in the kitchen. In fact, the hardest step might be shredding 2 cups worth of rotisserie chicken! This salad is packed with healthy fat, protein, and veggies—all of which will help you beat that afternoon slump.
Get our recipe for The Simplest Chicken Greek Salad.
Feeding a crowd can be a hassle, but thankfully this one-pan dish feeds six people—and fast! It’s out of the oven in only 25 minutes. Just grab a rotisserie chicken from Costco along with some boxes of whole wheat pasta and cheese. Everyone will be full, but you’ll still have some chicken left over to use in even more weeknight dinners.
Get our recipe for Rotisserie Chicken Parm Casserole.
Members buy so many rotisserie chickens from Costco because they are so convenient—they’re already cooked and ready to go into whatever you want, plus they are cheap! If you don’t want to overcomplicate it with a long, time-consuming lunch or dinner, simply throw the chicken into a pan with some herbs, spices, and oil. Add in some rice Cook for about 5 minutes, then add in some rice and veggies.
Get our recipe for Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken.
No need to stock up on canned chicken noodle soup to save for a rainy day. You can easily make your own pot with only 2 cups of shredded Costco chicken. Just add some carrots, celery, onion, and a few other simple ingredients.
Get our recipe for Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup.
Rotisserie chicken is a much healthier choice than the usual ground beef when making enchiladas. Plus, because the meat is cooked and all ready to go, you’ll have plenty of time to make this delicious red chile sauce from scratch. Trust us: it’s worth it!
Get our recipe for Red Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
Many of these recipes call for two or more cups of shredded rotisserie chicken, so you’ll probably have leftovers if use one of Costco’s massive birds. Use the excess to make these low-calorie nachos, which only require one cup of chicken. Packed with protein and flavor, they stay super crispy without lots of greasy cheese.
Get our recipe for Chicken and Black Bean Nachos.
Your Costco chicken doesn’t always have to be the centerpiece of every meal. To change things up, consider adding kale and white beans to your Costco shopping list. This salad is light and flavorful—and it’s easy to plan ahead.
Get our recipe for Rotisserie Chicken, Kale, and White Bean Salad.
Enjoy the flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant right at home with a little help from the Costco deli’s rotisserie chicken. Combine 2 cups of shredded chicken with bell peppers and onions, black beans, cheese, lime juice, and salsa to make a flavorful burrito that’s under 400 calories.
Get our recipe for Protein-Packed Chicken Fajita Burritos.
Who says that chicken salad has to be loaded down with fatty mayo? Our healthier version mixes your Costco rotisserie chicken meat with apple, celery, dried cranberries or raisins, garlic, lemon juice, spinach, and (the secret ingredient!) tahini. The end result is a creamy salad topper or sandwich filler without all of those extra calories and fat.
Get our recipe for Chicken Salad with Creamy Dressing.