Food Cooking Tips & Techniques Recipe Upgrades Three Easy Recipes That Start With Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken On this episode of Simply, host Haley Cairo shows us how to upgrade a simple rotisserie chicken into three delicious lunches or dinners. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 21, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Meal planning can sometimes be a bit of a slog—and it's all too easy to get stuck in a rut with the same old lunches and dinners. Fortunately, there are ways to work smarter (not harder!) to make some tasty, healthy meals without a lot of fuss (or even turning on the stove). On this week's episode of Simply, host Haley Cairo walks us through three fun super easy recipes you can make with a store-bought rotisserie chicken—no cooking required! Another bonus: Most of the dishes can be easily made ahead—which makes them perfect if you're looking to pack a healthy lunch to go. Haley recommends using the Cozi app to hunt for recipes and add ingredients to your shopping list—so you don't forget that all-essential peanut butter for the satay lettuce cups. 01 of 04 Blistered Tomatillo Salsa and Roasted Chicken Thigh Tacos Chicken makes a great alternative to beef in tacos with lime juice, cilantro, and tomatillos. Get the recipe.. Charles Masters get the recipe While the recipe calls for roasting your own chicken, it's even easier to put this tasty dish together using pre-cooked chicken. 02 of 04 Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps Caitlin Bensel get the recipe The rice vermicelli noodles are a nice add, but if you're looking for a cool, no-cook summer recipe, you can use rotisserie chicken, chopped vegetables, and that tasty peanut sauce to pull this together in minutes. 03 of 04 Cherry Tomatoes and Red Onion Chicken Salad Annie Schlecter A touch of basil is the perfect finishing touch on this fresh chicken salad 04 of 04 Glass Food Storage Containers $32, walmart.com Keep your fridge (and your meal prep) organized with this set of six glass food storage containers. They're safe to use in the oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher, and they feature an airtight rubber gasket to prevent leaks. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit