How Many People Does a Rotisserie Chicken Feed?

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It's 6 PM and you're headed home. Your stomach is already rumbling, so tonight's dinner needs to be something you can pull together fast. It also needs to be clean and protein-packed, which means that takeout or a bowl of cereal aren't acceptable options. (Here's what the perfect day of getting enough protein looks like.)

That's where tender, juicy, cooked-to-perfection rotisserie chicken comes in. It's not exactly a meal in itself, but turning it into one is crazy easy—and the results are always delicious. Here are 10 healthy, delicious ways to use it that'll fill you up and keep you satisfied all night. (You can lose weight without feeling hangry all the time. Try this cutting-edge plan that retrains your fat cells.)

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Creamy chicken lettuce cups

Combine shredded chicken with plain full-fat Greek yogurt, finely chopped celery, chopped pecans, and dried cherries. Scoop the mixture into sturdy lettuce leaves (like Bibb or butter lettuce) and eat. For a heartier option, serve as an open-faced sandwich on whole grain bread.

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Herby chicken white bean soup

Sauté shredded chicken with minced garlic, chopped sundried tomatoes, and chopped fresh rosemary and thyme until warmed through. Serve the warm chicken as a protein-packed topper for your favorite white bean soup. (Like soup? Here are 10 more recipes that won't leave you hungry.)

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Chicken and veggie frittata

Fold shredded chicken and leftover roast or steamed veggies (try red peppers and spinach, asparagus and red onion, or Brussels sprouts and butternut squash) into beaten eggs. Bake the frittata until golden and puffy.

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Quick cheesy chicken tacos

Stir-fry thinly sliced strips of chicken with sliced bell peppers, sliced red or yellow onion, and canned black beans (drained and rinsed). Stuff mixture into warm corn tortillas and top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped fresh cilantro. (Use black beans all week long with these delicious recipes.)

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Spicy Thai chicken salad

Toss shredded chicken with shredded Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced jalapeno peppers, and lots of chopped scallions and fresh mint. Serve on top of warm brown rice and drizzle with spicy peanut sauce. (Another option is this all organic, protein-packed meal for under $8 from Prevention Premium.)

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Chicken, quinoa, and veggie power bowls

Top cooked quinoa with cubed chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded beets, diced avocado, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Finish with a drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce or a splash of your favorite vinaigrette.

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Harvest kale chicken salad

Toss shredded kale with cubed chicken, diced apple, chopped toasted almonds, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar.

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Mediterranean chicken wrap

Pile thinly sliced chicken breast, crumbled feta cheese, roasted red pepper strips, shredded lettuce, chopped cucumber, and chopped pitted black olives in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla. Roll tightly, slice in half, and serve.

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Individual broccoli and rice bake

In a single serving ramekin, combined cubed chicken, cooked brown rice, steamed broccoli florets, and sautéed onion and garlic. Top mixture with shredded Monterey jack cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Barbecue chicken and blue cheese flatbread

Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce on a whole-wheat flatbread. Top with shredded chicken, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. Bake until flatbread is toasted and cheese is melty. Top with sliced scallions and serve.

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Chicken fried rice

Stir-fry brown rice, chopped onion, diced carrot, thawed frozen peas, and a beaten egg in sesame oil until rice is beginning to get crispy and the egg is scrambled. Add cubed chicken breast and a splash of soy sauce and cook until chicken is warmed through. (Here are 6 more fool-proof stir-fry recipes you can try from Prevention Premium.)

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Marygrace Taylor Marygrace Taylor is a health and wellness writer for Prevention, Parade, Women's Health, Redbook, and others.

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How Many People Does a Rotisserie Chicken Feed?

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