Rotisserie Chicken Recipes: Turn one rotisserie chicken into three easy meals—Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Hawaiian Haystacks, and Chicken Rice Veggie Soup.
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
This month’s focus is Comfort Food Inspired—Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole, Creamy Chicken Hawaiian Haystacks, and Chicken & Rice Soup. No canned soup, easy prep, and perfect for cooler weather! All these are great recipes for the family.
Check out last month’s BBQ chicken inspired chicken recipes here.
A large rotisserie chicken makes about 5-6 cups of shredded meat—plenty for these three meals. To incorporate rotisserie chicken into homemade rice for the soup, cook extra while making the casserole. By pre-planning, you can maximize these rotisserie chicken recipes.
Quick Tip
Make the creamy chicken sauce for both the casserole and haystacks at once. Assemble the casserole while prepping haystacks, cover with foil, and enjoy a prep-free meal the next day!
Broccoli, Cheese, & Rice Casserole
Equipment
- Baking pan 8 x 8-inch (2 quart)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup milk 1%, 2%, or whole
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup sour cream I use fat-free
- 2 cups prepared cooked chicken like rotisserie, shredded/chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice, see note 1
- 2 cups broccoli chopped into small, bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 of 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- If baking the casserole right away, preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the flour until completely combined with no chunks (a thick dough will form). Stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth, salt (to taste, add more as desired), garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow to thicken and gradually add in milk, whisking constantly.
- Stir over low heat until thickened. Stir in the freshly shredded (pre-grated tends to get greasy) Cheddar cheese and mix until melted and smooth. Add sour cream and shredded chicken. Stir until chicken is warmed through.
- Cover the bottom of an 8×8 (or 2 quart) baking dish with the cooked and cooled rice. Add chopped broccoli on top in an even layer. Place the cheesy chicken mixture on top and cover with foil. If not cooking right now, place in the fridge.
- If cooking now, crush the Ritz crackers and mix with the melted butter. Top the casserole evenly with this mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30–35 minutes and, if desired, broil under high for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully. Enjoy immediately.
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Recipe Notes
Creamy Chicken Hawaiian Haystacks
This easy, family-friendly meal layers fluffy rice with creamy, cheesy chicken and a fun mix of toppings!
The rich, homemade sauce comes together quickly, coating tender rotisserie chicken in a velvety blend of broth, milk, cheddar, and a touch of sour cream. It’s one of the tastiest meals, perfect for those seeking rotisserie chicken recipes.
Load up each bowl with your favorite toppings—crunchy chow mein noodles, sweet pineapple, shredded coconut, or extra cheese.
Creamy Chicken Hawaiian Haystacks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice white or brown, plus water
- 2 cups prepared cooked chicken like rotisserie, shredded/chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup milk 1%, 2%, or whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sour cream I use fat-free
- 3/4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- Toppings of choice see note 1
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan over low heat, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the flour until completely combined with no chunks (a thick dough will form). Stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking constantly. Add in pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Allow to thicken and gradually add in milk, whisking constantly.
- Stir over low heat until thickened. Stir in the freshly shredded (pre-grated tends to get greasy) Cheddar cheese and mix until melted and smooth. Add sour cream and shredded chicken. Stir until chicken is warmed through.
- Prepare your haystacks! Top each place with even amounts of rice and then even amounts of the cheesy creamy chicken!
- Top the chicken with your favorite toppings: shredded coconut, olives, chunked pineapple, chow mein noodles, a chopped red pepper, green onions, extra cheddar cheese, etc.!
- Enjoy immediately!
Recipe Notes
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes: Chicken And Rice Soup
This easy and delicious one-pot chicken and rice soup is loaded with tender veggies, flavorful broth, and rotisserie chicken for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly nights or those in search of rotisserie chicken recipes that are simple yet delicious.
The Knorr Rice Sides add extra flavor while keeping things simple. Finish with Parm and fresh herbs for the best flavor. Enjoy it fresh, as the rice absorbs liquid over time!
Chicken Rice Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Colossal-Sized Rotisserie Chicken (or 2 smaller/regular sized rotisserie chickens)
- 2 medium red bell peppers (1 for Haystacks, 1 for soup)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- Fresh parlsey/thyme Optional for soup
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 package (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 package (16 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese
- 1%, 2%, or Whole Milk
- 1 container (16 ounces) sour cream (full fat or low fat or fat free)
- Dried Thyme, Dried Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
- 2 cups rice white or brown
- 1 package Knorr Rice Sides — Chicken Flavor Broccoli
- 2 (32 ounces EACH) cartons Chicken Broth or stock, (1 carton for the soup, 2 cups total for the other two dishes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Olive Oil
- Crispy Chow Mein Noodles (see optional toppings under Creamy Chicken Hawaiian Haystacks to decide which you want to buy)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
The casserole dish is delicious and will definitely make it again.. My husband said it was like pot pie and i was like “what?” All the ingredients went together so nicely and we all loved it very much… Thanx Chelsea!!
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Hello, your broccoli, cheese, rice casserole I get using a rotisserie chicken is a lot faster and easy to use. But, I wanted to know can I use skinless chicken breast? If I cut and brown it on the stove could that work just as well. What would you season it with? I thought Salt, Pepper and maybe garlic salt.. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Love that you used flavored rice in the chicken soup for extra oomph! I never would have thought of that. And thank you for the shopping list! Super helpful 🙂