15 Easy Lunch Recipes to Make with a Rotisserie Chicken By Lily Menk Lily Menk Lily Menk is EatingWell’s editorial fellow. As a native Vermonter, Lily combines her hands-on experience with local and sustainable food systems with her background in journalism. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 21, 2025 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Have a rotisserie chicken in your fridge? These delicious and easy lunch recipes are the perfect way to enjoy it. From sandwiches to salads to bowls, these recipes are the perfect way to use this versatile ingredient. Plus, all of these recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less or in 3 steps or less, so lunch can be easy and delicious. From our Loaded Chicken and Broccoli Salad to our Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt, you’ll never want to leave the store without a rotisserie chicken again. 01 of 15 Bang Bang Chicken Salad Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Julia Levy. This bang bang chicken salad is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with crisp chopped bell pepper, carrots and scallions. The star of the salad is the creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce, made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and a hint of Sriracha for heat. It’s easy to prepare and makes a satisfying lunch, light dinner or appetizer served with crudités and crackers. View Recipe Save 02 of 15 Loaded Chicken & Broccoli Salad Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This loaded chicken and broccoli salad is a protein-packed powerhouse that doesn’t skimp on the classic “loaded” flavors you love. With tender, juicy chicken and crisp, fresh broccoli as the base, this salad delivers a satisfying bite in every forkful. A creamy dressing ties everything together, while mix-ins like crispy bacon, shredded cheese and scallions add layers of flavor. It’s the perfect salad for a high-protein lunch or dinner that keeps you full and energized. View Recipe Save 03 of 15 Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This Marry Me Chicken Salad Sandwich takes the satisfying combination of creamy, savory and tangy flavors from the original dish and gives it the sandwich treatment. We add a handful of peppery arugula to give a vibrant bite to every mouthful, but you can use baby spinach in its place if you prefer. View Recipe Save 04 of 15 Rotisserie Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This rotisserie chicken and roasted sweet potato salad is the perfect anti-inflammatory dinner. Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants like beta carotene, while chicken provides lean protein to keep you full and satisfied. Tossed with fresh greens, apples and a tangy-sweet dressing, this salad is a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy nights. View Recipe Save 05 of 15 Turmeric Chicken & Avocado Wraps Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley These chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric, with its bright golden hue, is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and plant-based protein. Mix up the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap or serve it over greens if you prefer. View Recipe Save 06 of 15 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad Carolyn Hodges We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties—like roasted garlic or chipotle lime—in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad with whole-grain crackers. View Recipe Save 07 of 15 The Best Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This rotisserie chicken sandwich is flavored with a dressing inspired by muhammara—a Middle Eastern sauce made from roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, walnuts and spices. View Recipe Save 08 of 15 Rotisserie Chicken Salad Melt Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines This classic chicken salad melt features a dressing lightened up with yogurt and shredded rotisserie chicken for ultimate convenience. We cook the sandwiches two at a time on medium-low heat to crisp up the bread and melt the cheese without having to worry about burning. If you have a sandwich press, you can skip Step 3 and use your press set on medium heat instead. View Recipe Save 09 of 15 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken Carolyn Hodges To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that’s ready in minutes. View Recipe Save 10 of 15 Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread. View Recipe Save 11 of 15 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad This scrumptious and healthy salad combines elements of Caesar salad, pasta salad and chicken salad for an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and most of the prep can be done ahead). Use your blender to whip together the tangy buttermilk-based dressing, which would also be great on a salmon or chickpea salad. View Recipe Save 12 of 15 Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad Turn simple precooked ingredients into a delicious one-dish meal, high in fiber and with plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied. View Recipe Save 13 of 15 Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap Who doesn’t love a BLT? In this Mexican-inspired version, we’ve added chicken and avocado and wrapped it in a tortilla, making it easy to eat. View Recipe Save 14 of 15 3-Ingredient Chicken Salad Tostadas Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN For this three-ingredient dinner, a premade salad kit is the perfect shortcut because it has everything you need in one bag, including the dressing. Swap in canned black beans for the chicken to make this vegetarian. View Recipe Save 15 of 15 Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts while you prepare the rest of the salad. Serve with pita bread and hummus. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick Lunch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit