Are you tired of having the same boring lunch at work every day? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with five easy rotisserie chicken recipes that will make your coworkers envious. These simple, yet healthy ideas can be prepared ahead, so you can effortlessly enjoy a delicious lunch throughout your busy workweek.
1. Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients:
– 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/4 cup diced red onion
– 1/4 cup chopped celery
– 1/4 cup dried cranberries
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing thoroughly until well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This chicken salad is perfect for pairing with whole grain bread or even serving over fresh greens.
2. BBQ Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
– 2 sweet potatoes
– 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
– Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
– Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Pierce each with a fork several times before microwaving them on high for 8 minutes or until tender. In the meantime, warm up the rotisserie chicken and mix it with BBQ sauce. Slice open the sweet potatoes, add the BBQ chicken mixture inside and top with sliced green onions and shredding cheese if desired.
3. Southwestern Rotisserie Chicken & Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked quinoa
– 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 avocado, sliced
– Cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup corn
– Sliced jalapeño (optional)
– Salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste
Instructions:
Place cooked quinoa in a bowl and top it with chicken, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, and jalapeño (if desired). Squeeze lime juice over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well before serving.
4. Asian Rotisserie Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
– 1 head of butter lettuce leaves
– 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
– 2 carrots, julienned
– 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
– 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
– Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions:
Place the shredded chicken into a bowl and mix with the hoisin sauce. Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a plate. Top each leaf with some of the seasoned chicken, julienned carrots, cilantro and chopped peanuts. Fold the lettuce around the filling to create a wrap.
5. Italian Pesto Rotisserie Chicken Panini
Ingredients:
– 4 slices whole grain bread
– 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
– 1/4 cup pesto sauce
– Sliced mozzarella cheese
– Fresh basil leaves
– Sliced tomatoes
Instructions:
Spread pesto sauce on one side of two slices of bread. Top with shredded chicken, sliced mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and tomatoes. Cover with remaining bread slices. Cook each sandwich in a panini press or grill pan until cheese has melted and bread is golden brown.
Save time without sacrificing flavor by incorporating these quick and easy recipes into your weekday lunch lineup!
