Crunch, munch, crunch! These chicken tacos topped with avocado, tomatoes and some shredded lettuce are a fun way to jazz up Taco Tuesday. Using rotisserie chicken will help you get these on the table in a matter of minutes! See the complete recipe for Avocado Chicken Tacos here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Rotisserie Chicken Recipes here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
Is it just me, or is Chicken Pot Pie made with puff pastry just easier? And tastier too? Have you ever made Chicken Pot Pie using puff pastry instead of pie crust? If not, you must try it now...I've got all the details and inside scoop below. It cooks in the oven while the chicken pot pie "base" is warming up...then you can easily scoop and serve it all together. Let … [Read more...]
Seven Layer Tostadas
We're hosting dinner at our house later this week and this is what we're having. I've got a ton of chicken in the freezer that I need to use up, so I'm going to make my own shredded chicken and our friends will be bringing all the other goodies, potluck-style! Can.not.wait to enjoy these later this week! (Don't have tostada shells or they are too expensive at your store? … [Read more...]
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups
Holy delicious!!!! These lasagna rollups will not disappoint! They are the perfect "company supper" and won't cost you a fortune as you feed your family, friends or a crowd. They are made in 3 "phases" and because you're using rotisserie chicken and pre-made Alfredo sauce, they are super simple...using only 4 ingredients :) Phase 1: Cook, rinse and drain the lasagna … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Street Tacos
I think these are my favorite tacos. *think* Because I love tacos...all kinds. But I really love these tacos. I think they are my favorite. Yes, let's be decisive...they are my favorite. It's the same great flavors from California Pizza Kitchen's famous BBQ chicken pizza...in taco form. Holy yummmmmmm..... See the complete recipe for BBQ Chicken Street Tacos … [Read more...]
Thai Chicken Pizza
Yes, this pizza is as tasty as it is colorful :) Take some simple Thai spices and toss them with rotisserie chicken and load up the pizza with other Thai flavors like bell peppers, red onion and cilantro. You've got yourself a delicious and zesty pizza for your next homemade pizza night! See the complete recipe for Thai Chicken Pizza here! Pin all of our 31 Days of … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
I'm back with more quesadillas...this time with a fun and ridiculously tasty Buffalo Chicken version. These are perfect finger foods for the upcoming "Big Game Day" - also known as Super Bowl 50! I've taken all the amazing flavors of Buffalo Hot Wings and loaded them into tortillas. Here's how it looks... Mix up the filling. When you use rotisserie chicken, it … [Read more...]
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Here's another super fly-fast dinner idea for you... Drop the pasta into a pot of water and quickly whip up the white sauce that you can transform into a Cajun chicken sauce with some rotisserie chicken and Cajun seasoning. By the time the sauce is ready, the pasta is ready and you can have dinner done in 20 minutes! See the complete recipe for Cajun Chicken Fettuccine … [Read more...]
Chicken Margherita Pizza
Homemade Pizza night is ALWAYS a hit around here! I've got a little secret...I just don't love restaurant doughs. Maybe it's because I make homemade pizzas so often and just prefer my dough recipe (link is below.) Not only can I make it without thinking about it, it's super soft, delicious and makes the perfect size pizza-pie for our family. This Chicken Margherita … [Read more...]
Stack-E-Up-Es
Haystacks - StackEs - Stack E Up Es - Dinner Mountain... Or whatever you want to call this dinner experience! I love the "set out all the ingredients" concept of this kind of meal...as everyone at the table ends up with a stack of food that they will enjoy. It starts with rice. Then some shredded or rotisserie chicken on top, followed by whatever selections of toppings … [Read more...]