Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

This moist, plump, savory bird is one of your best allies from the supermarket for jump-starting creative home-cooked meals.

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Bird's the Word

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos

When you pick up a rotisserie chicken from your local deli, what you're really getting is an endless array of dinnertime options. Even better? Most chickens have enough meat to make two of these quick and delicious recipes! Talk about getting the most bang for your buck.

First on the menu, Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos!

These skillet-grilled burritos come together in a flash thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken. Keep this meal light by serving with a fresh green salad.

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Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken

Photo: Squire Fox

View Recipe: Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken

We skip the croutons and add toasted walnuts for a bit of heart-healthy crunch.

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Assemble this hearty sandwich for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fresh mozzarella and tomato lend a bright and summery taste.

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Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls

Caitlin Bensel

View Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls

These quick chicken-and-veggie bowls are endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Beyond cucumber and tomato, you could try thinly sliced carrots, steamed broccoli florets and zucchini, or roasted cauliflower. You could also sub flaked salmon or sliced cooked lamb for the chicken. Treat the couscous like pasta, simmering until tender and then draining. Unlike most pastas, you'll want to rinse and drain the couscous so the grains don't clump together.

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Curried Coconut Soup with Chicken

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Curried Coconut Soup with Chicken

The classic delight of Thai curry paste and coconut milk meet with tender rotisserie chicken and fresh vegetables in this soup to make delicious Thai cuisine an easy, healthy weeknight option.

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15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

View Recipe: 15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

This Middle Eastern-inspired bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. A garlicky, tahini-spiked yogurt brings all the elements together and takes just minutes to make. Assemble a few bowls at the beginnings of the week for easy make-ahead lunches.

Shortcut Ingredients: rotisserie chicken, canned chickpeas, precooked farro

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Thai Green Curry Chicken

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Thai Green Curry Chicken

The perfect dinner with some leftover rotisserie chicken you have in the fridge.

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Cauliflower Puree with Barbecue Rotisserie Chicken

Greg DuPree

View Recipe: Cauliflower Puree with Barbecue Rotisserie Chicken

Don’t rush processing the cauliflower; it’s key to giving the puree the consistency of grits. You can also use purchased riced cauliflower. If it’s frozen, you can toss it right into the saucepan unthawed.

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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

Hearty and oh-so-tasty, this is a great choice for a weeknight family dinner.

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Photo: Brian Woodcock

View Recipe: Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving, but we’re serving up this classic comfort dish with a fraction of the calories.

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Avocado Chicken Salad

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Avocado Chicken Salad

Fresh, tasty, and delicious is how this 5-star Avocado Chicken Salad is commonly described. Mrs. Hartzell raves, “So delicious and easy! I could seriously eat this every day!” You’re not alone. We could, too. This particular recipe uses vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise but doesn’t lose its creamy texture, thanks to avocado. Salsa and fresh cilantro give this chicken salad its south-of-the-border flavors. So, instead of layering over a bed of greens, serve with tortilla chips for scooping and an added crunch.

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Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers

Dig into a simple end-of-summer pasta toss loaded with chicken, cucumbers, and peanuts. We use dried udon noodles; if using fresh noodles, you'll need about 11 ounces.

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BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza

The texture and flavors of this pie are sure to impress. Substitute fresh mozzarella for blue cheese to make a kid-friendly option.

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Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas

Give average chicken quesadillas new life with sweet peaches and spicy cheese. For the kids, try fontina or Monterey Jack instead.

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Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Pair this simple, no-cook meal with toasted buttery baguette slices.

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Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Photo: Oxmoor House

View Recipe: Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Tarragon and rye bread make a classic chicken salad sandwich extra special. You can make the chicken salad ahead. If you're packing it to go, keep the salad cold, and make your sandwich right before you're ready to eat to keep the bread from getting soggy.

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Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Let this simple soup warm you up during the chillier months. You can also use this recipe as a template for other chicken and veggie soups.

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Chicken and White BBQ Potatoes

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Chicken and White BBQ Potatoes

Baked potatoes get dressed up in this cozy-warm recipe. We scale down this comfort-food favorite by using Yukon gold potatoes which tend to be smaller than larger russet potatoes.

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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Tzatziki Chicken Salad

We made a classic Greek sauce of creamy yogurt and cucumber for the base of this tangy salad. Serve with Mixed Greens Salad.

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Cheesy Chicken Bagel Pizzas

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Bagel Pizzas

Bagel halves are a quick, kid-friendly stand-in for traditional pizza crust.

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Chicken, Rice, and Tropical Fruit Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken, Rice, and Tropical Fruit Salad

You can serve this salad chilled or at room temperature, depending on your preference. You can also substitute lime juice for lemon.

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Chicken and Guacamole Tostadas

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Chicken and Guacamole Tostadas

Smoked paprika gives these chicken tostadas rich, grill-like flavor with no cooking. Look for tostada shells (fried, flat corn tortillas) near the flour and corn tortillas or in the Mexican food section of your grocery store. Make sure to serve with lime wedges for the final, perfect touch.

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a classic Creole dish that combines rice with a variety of other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, peppers and some type of meat or shellfish. This easy one-dish meals features both smoked sausage and shredded rotisserie chicken.

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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

This delicious salad is ready in a snap thanks to rotisserie chicken and a four-ingredient vinaigrette. Leftover salad is also good the next day for lunch; stir in a handful of arugula to add a fresh touch, if you have extra on hand. Serve with pita wedges.

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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

Heat the broth mixture in the microwave to jump-start the cooking. Meanwhile, sauté the aromatic ingredients in your soup pot to get this dish under way. Though we like the shape of fusilli, you can also make this soup with wide egg noodles, rotini, or even orzo.

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Open-Faced Apricot-Chipotle Chicken Club

Photo: Nigel Cox

View Recipe: Open-Faced Apricot-Chipotle Chicken Club

Serve with a snap pea and radish sauté for a filling and delicious meal.

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Chicken and Green Bean Salad

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Chicken and Green Bean Salad

Crunchy green beans and juicy tomatoes create a beautiful salad. Serve with Roasted Red Potatoes.

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Chicken and Prosciutto Salad with Arugula and Asiago

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Chicken and Prosciutto Salad with Arugula and Asiago

A weekday dinner gets very easy and very tasty with this standout 20-minute salad.

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Peanut Chicken Noodle Soup

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Peanut Chicken Noodle Soup

Try a lighter taste of Thailand for tonight's dinner. If you can't find udon, substitute 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti.

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Cobb Salad Tacos

Photo: Marcus Nilsson

View Recipe: Cobb Salad Tacos

Adding a tortilla transforms this American salad into a fun, portable meal. Choose a pungent blue cheese, like Roquefort, for a strong hit of flavor, or go with milder Gorgonzola for just a touch.

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Chicken and Mushroom Panini

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken and Mushroom Panini

Gooey cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and earthy mushrooms join chicken for a tasty sandwich you can quickly prepare in a grill pan or panini press.

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Chicken, Red Grape, and Pesto Pizza

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Chicken, Red Grape, and Pesto Pizza

The grapes are a sweet contrast to the tangy Romano cheese, herby pesto, and juicy chicken. Grapes are said to slow the aging process, so here is a case where eating another slice of pizza definitely has its benefits.

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Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Using rotisserie chicken from the deli makes this such a quick pasta salad dish. Serve it for dinner tonight, and then pack the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

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Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

This pungent dip is, as the name suggests, salty. Use it in small amounts. Traditionally, the Vietnamese boil chicken with the skin on and chop the bird into bite-sized pieces through the bones. The chicken is then dipped into this fragrant condiment and eaten with rice on the side. Steamed, roasted, or grilled chicken also will work. Here, shredded rotisserie chicken breast makes this a quick and easy dish. You can also drizzle some of the dip over the chicken and serve the rest in a small bowl.

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Asian Chicken Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Asian Chicken Salad

Dinner prep for this delicious, Asian-inspired main-dish chicken salad is an absolute breeze.

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Muffulettas

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Muffulettas

These sandwiches can be prepared the day before and brown-bagged for lunch. The olive salad—which some consider the best part—will moisten the bread overnight.

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Chicken Enchilada Stack

Photo: Oxmoor House

View Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Stack

Think outside the "dish." You can enjoy the flavor and texture of enchiladas in a slow cooker; just stack the tortillas instead of rolling them. We suggest lining your slow cooker with a slow-cooker bag so you can easily remove the stack from the cooker.

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Pizza Provençal

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Pizza Provençal

Upgrade pizza night by topping a loaf of Italian bread with fresh basil, rotisserie chicken, and all the best of Italian-inspired ingredients. A food processor makes quick work of the homemade sauce. Serve with artichoke–green bean salad.

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Pita Salad with Cucumber, Fennel, and Chicken

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Pita Salad with Cucumber, Fennel, and Chicken

This unique salad is an easy and filling weeknight option.

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Chicken Chilaquiles

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Chicken Chilaquiles

Make this Southwestern chicken favorite for a festive dinner. For even more heat, add 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper to the tomatillo mixture.

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Peanut-Sauced Chicken Pitas

Photo: Levi Brown

View Recipe: Peanut-Sauced Chicken Pitas

Dark meat stands up to the intense flavors in the dressing. For a different take, try using a wrap or naan instead of a pita.

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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Photo: Sang An

View Recipe: Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy soup.

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Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

Photo: José Picayo

View Recipe: Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad

A combo of yogurt and mayo gives a traditional chicken salad more zip. We like the richness of white and dark meat, but you can use all one type. Serve with Steamed Sugar Snap Peas.

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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Good barbecue chicken sandwiches don't have to result from hours over the grill. Our chicken sandwich starts with a rotisserie chicken and super easy homemade barbecue sauce. This sandwich is the perfect solution for those busy weeknights.

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Tortilla strips sub in for traditional dumplings to create a lighter, quicker version of this Southern classic.

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Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

To make these quesadillas kid-friendly, omit the pickled jalapeño peppers.

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Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

This colorful orzo and chicken main-dish salad is packed with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables and tossed with a tangy lemon dressing.

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Chicken, Arugula, and Radish Pizza

Photo: Johnny Autry

View Recipe: Chicken, Arugula, and Radish Pizza

If you don't have white wine vinegar on hand, substitute red wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.

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Chicken Salad Melts

Photo: Becky Luigart Stayner

View Recipe: Chicken Salad Melts

For a touch more sweetness, substitute halved grapes for the apple. You can also chop the apple and add it to the salad mixture.

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Crepes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

View Recipe: Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Crepes

You'll only use the breast meat of the chicken for this recipe, so you'll have more left over for another meal during the week. If you can't find baby portobello mushrooms, use cremini mushrooms. Look for packaged crepes in the produce aisle.

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Superfast Chicken Posole

Photo: John Autry

View Recipe: Superfast Chicken Posole

Quick, easy, and oh-so-yummy, this traditional Mexican soup will warm you right up.

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Superfast Chef Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: SuperFast Chef Salad

Start with a bag of prechopped romaine lettuce and a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store for an easy, healthy dinner any night of the week. Serve with a crusty multigrain baguette and a glass of wine.

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Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor

View Recipe: Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Fresh rosemary and smoked almonds set this chicken salad apart from all the others, and rotisserie chicken breasts make it quick and easy.

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Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Crisp-Crust Chicken Potpie

Turn to rotisserie chicken and frozen puff pastry dough to shave time from this deconstructed version of a comfort classic. Cooking the crust separately keeps it crisp and crunchy.

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Quick BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Photo: Jason Wallis

View Recipe: Quick BBQ Chicken Pizzas

Baking the pizzas directly on the oven rack gives you a crisp crust in less time. You can substitute shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese for fresh.

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Spicy-Sweet Chicken Lettuce Cups

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Chicken Lettuce Cups

A quick vinegar soak keeps the chicken moist and intensely flavorful in this light dish.

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Chicken Taco Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey

View Recipe: Chicken Taco Salad

Add a little variation to taco night and throw your favorite taco fillings on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce. Ready in just 25 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful, fresh taco salad that is sure to satisfy your Southwestern craving.

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57 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

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Bird's the Word

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Kale Caesar Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

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Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls

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Curried Coconut Soup with Chicken

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15-Minute Chicken Shawarma Bowls

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Thai Green Curry Chicken

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Cauliflower Puree with Barbecue Rotisserie Chicken

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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

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Mom's Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

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Avocado Chicken Salad

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Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers

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BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza

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Pepper Jack, Chicken, and Peach Quesadillas

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Chicken and Strawberry Salad

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Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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Chicken and White BBQ Potatoes

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Tzatziki Chicken Salad

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Cheesy Chicken Bagel Pizzas

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Chicken, Rice, and Tropical Fruit Salad

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Chicken and Guacamole Tostadas

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup

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Open-Faced Apricot-Chipotle Chicken Club

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Chicken and Green Bean Salad

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Chicken and Prosciutto Salad with Arugula and Asiago

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Peanut Chicken Noodle Soup

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Cobb Salad Tacos

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Chicken and Mushroom Panini

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Chicken, Red Grape, and Pesto Pizza

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Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

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Asian Chicken Salad

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Muffulettas

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Chicken Enchilada Stack

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Pizza Provençal

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