Did you know lots of us don't plan what's for dinner until we're on our way home from work? Thank goodness for ready-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. You can make a meal of it just the way it is, or you can turn it into any number of speedy dinners that don't require you to prep and cook the main ingredient. I've rounded up 14 quick and easy dinner recipes that start with rotisserie chicken — you simply add a little of this and customize it with that, and dinner's done in 30 minutes or even faster. Just think of all the time you'll free up for all those things you'd rather be doing.
Cheater's Chicken Chili
You'll need only one pot to make this speedy chili with chicken, sautéed onion, salsa, black beans, and chili powder. Serve over rice and top with extras like sour cream or plain yogurt, green onions, shredded cheese, lime wedges, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
Steve's Roasted Chicken Soft Tacos
Shredded rotisserie chicken gets a quick flavor boost from chili powder and cayenne pepper to make a zesty filler for soft tortillas. Put out bowls of toppers like pico de gallo, shredded cheese, lettuce, and sour cream so everyone can customize their own.