{"id":132,"date":"2025-10-28T09:27:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=132"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:27:55","slug":"5-easy-dinner-recipes-to-make-with-a-5-costco-rotisserie-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=132","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Dinner Recipes To Make With a $5 Costco Rotisserie Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-intro_1-0\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> It&#8217;s hard to name a better deal out there than the Costco rotisserie chicken. Priced at just $5, the chicken is reason enough to maintain a Costco membership (though the bakery section proves its worth weekly, too). And while we all know it&#8217;s delicious as-is, there are so many ways to get creative with a rotisserie chicken at dinnertime.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> We challenged Nicole McLaughlin to take the beloved Costco chicken to new heights, and she delivered. From a viral creamy casserole to comforting soup and even a food court copycat, these quick and easy dinners all start with the same $5 chicken, but transform it into so much more.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> All five of these easy chicken dinners start with shredded rotisserie chicken, so go ahead and shred it (using a Costco employee-approved hack!), then let&#8217;s get to cooking.\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0-iframe\" class=\"mntl-sc-block-universal-embed--iframe-legacy lazyload\" allowfullscreen=\"false\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" title=\"allrecipes easy Costco rotisserie chicken recipes\" data-expand=\"300\" data-src=\"\/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DHJjGykKPddM&amp;id=mntl-sc-block_4-0-iframe&amp;options=e30%3D&amp;docId=11816348\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-million-dollar-chicken-casserole\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Million Dollar Chicken Casserole <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> As soon as Nicole dubbed this recipe &#8220;the ultimate dump-and-go dinner,&#8221; we were sold. And it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1841743603281528\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">gone viral<\/a> several times over for a reason; it comes together in no time, can be made ahead of time, and is a bona fide crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This &#8220;million dollar-worthy&#8221; recipe pairs convenience staples\u2014Costco&#8217;s rotisserie chicken and canned cream of chicken soup\u2014with comforting casserole standards like cream cheese and sour cream. Buttery Ritz crackers provide the ultimate crunchy contrast for all that creamy goodness. And it&#8217;s earned nearly 150 five-star reviews to back up the hype.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-crabless-chicken-cakes\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Crabless Chicken Cakes <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Don&#8217;t let these crabless &#8220;crab&#8221; cakes fool you\u2014or maybe do. While they may look just like crab cakes, they&#8217;re even more family-friendly and easy to make. Tartar sauce,\u00a0cracker crumbs, parsley, and hot sauce give these chicken cakes a seafood vibe, all without the seafood price tag.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> McLaughlin swaps tartar sauce for more mayo mixed with a tablespoon of relish, fresh parsley for dried, and adds a dash of lemon pepper seasoning to amp up that crab cake flavor.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;While it&#8217;s not a crab cake, it definitely satisfies that crab cake craving,&#8221; according to McLaughlin, especially when paired with a side salad and squeeze of fresh lemon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-creamy-green-curry-chicken-ramen\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Creamy Green Curry Chicken Ramen <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Beckwith<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> It might sound fancy, but this dish relies on pantry staples with a few flavor boosters to create a restaurant-quality meal. Green curry paste can typically be found in the grocery store in the international aisle and contains all the aromatics and flavorings to create a Thai-inspired curry dish in minutes.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Coconut milk and chicken stock form the base of this soup, which gets filled with rotisserie chicken, ramen noodles (minus the seasoning packet), and veggies\u2014in this case, snow peas and red peppers. The whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes\u2014less time than it takes to get takeout.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-copycat-costco-chicken-bake\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Copycat Costco Chicken Bake <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> What better way is there to use a Costco rotisserie chicken than by emulating what Costco does with its leftover chickens? While it&#8217;s not confirmed, many suspect Costco repurposes its leftover rotisserie chicken and pizza dough into the food court favorite, the Chicken Bake. That&#8217;s just called being resourceful.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nicole takes the same approach, using canned pizza dough, shredded Costco chicken, cooked bacon, and Caesar dressing to create copycat chicken bakes that might just beat the real thing.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-marry-me-chicken-soup\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Marry Me Chicken Soup <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tired of the same chicken and rice dinner? Why not turn that a rotisserie chicken into something totally different? Inspired by the ever-popular Marry Me Chicken, this creamy chicken noodle soup features the same flavor profile with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This is one of those soups that&#8217;s so special, you can entertain with it. It tastes like it cooked all day, but it didn&#8217;t,&#8221; according to McLaughlin. And if you had any doubt, she confirms: &#8220;It is indeed a 10 out of 10.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s hard to name a better deal out there than the Costco rotisserie chicken. Priced at just $5, the chicken is reason enough to maintain a Costco membership (though the bakery section proves its worth weekly, too). 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