Getting meals prepared on a weeknight can be challenging. Recipe shortcuts like using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own can save lots of time. Use your own recipes or try out some of these ideas to get a meal on the table in no time.
- Tacos. No week is complete without tacos and using rotisserie chicken for tacos is a no-brainer for an easy weeknight dinner. In addition to the chicken, all you need are tortillas, veggies, avocado (for those healthy monounsaturated fats), shredded cheese and salsa. Looking for a little inspiration? Check out these tacos.
- Pizza. Grab a frozen pizza crust or make your own. Add sauce, rotisserie chicken, lots of nutrient-rich veggies and cheese. And, voila! Dinner is done! Spice up your pizza repertoire with this Buffalo Chicken Pizza.
- Soup. Who doesn’t love homemade Chicken Noodle Soup? Especially, when the chicken has already been prepared. Add to your favorite soup recipe or try this Asian Chicken Noodle Soup recipe for something different.
- Green Salad. Greens, veggies, nuts or seeds, a sprinkle of cheese, rotisserie chicken and a bit of dressing. It doesn’t get much easier for a weeknight dinner or even something a simple brown bag lunch. Tired of the same old thing? Check out this Chicken Caprese Salad and this Asparagus Salad with Parsley Pesto.
- Grain Bowl. For a stress-free weeknight dinner, shred the rotisserie chicken over a bed of grains like rice or quinoa, add some chopped veggies, sprinkle with healthy fats like nuts or avocado and drizzle with a sauce such as hummus. Check out this tasty-looking Thai Chicken Grain Bowl recipe.