14 Soups You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken

Alana Al-Hatlani

October 8, 2022 at 10:45 PM·4 min read

A comforting bowl of chicken soup is extra quick and easy thanks to rotisserie chicken.

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Whether you've come down with a cold or you're just in need of a bowl of something warm and comforting, these easy chicken soups are the recipes you want. Each one uses a store-bought shortcut: rotisserie chicken. While roasting a chicken yourself can be time-consuming and daunting, using tender and juicy rotisserie chicken from your favorite grocery store or deli is a time-saving shortcut that won't detract from the flavor or texture of these soups, but will save you a lot of hassle. From a classic chicken soup studded with carrots and celery to a spicy noodle soup, all of these recipes demonstrate how versatile an ingredient rotisserie chicken is and just how creative you can get with the chicken noodle soup formula.

Green Chile-Chicken Soup

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Green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile give this soup its signature color and flavor. A trio of garnishes that include cilantro, sour cream, and radishes, add texture and help temper some of the spice.

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King Ranch Chicken Soup

Thanks to a few store-bought shortcuts, like canned cream of mushroom soup, this spicy chicken soup couldn't be easier to prepare. Finish it with plenty of Cheddar cheese and crunchy tortilla strips for a pretty and delicious garnish.

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Easy Chicken And Dumplings

We all love an easy version of a classic. This streamlined chicken and dumplings recipe comes together in 40 minutes with only seven ingredients, but has the same rich and comforting taste as the original.

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Sriracha Chicken Noodle Soup

Use everyone's favorite hot sauce to spice up your chicken noodle soup. Made with soy sauce, ginger, rice wine, and finished with scallions, this soup is bursting with rich flavor.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

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A lightening fast soup (get it?) that doesn't trade time for flavor. Don't drain the canned chiles or beans, which will provide additional flavor and help thicken the broth. Serve with cornbread so you can sop up every last drop.

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Lemon Chicken Soup

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This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup. Toss it together in a slow-cooker, then sit back and relax while dinner takes care of itself. Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.

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Chicken And Drop Dumplings

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This is exactly the kind of easy soup recipe you'll want to have in your back pocket as the cold weather sets in. Using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken in the broth allows it to come together quickly.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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In this Italian variation on chicken noodle soup, tender sautéed vegetables, chicken, and gnocchi simmer in a creamy chicken broth. We added a splash of sherry vinegar and garnished with torn basil for extra flavor. Serve this soup immediately, as you don't want the potato gnocchi to get too soggy.

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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This vibrant soup can be made with chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken. We double the citrus by cooking lemon peel strips right in the soup and stirring in fresh-squeezed lemon juice before serving. With pre-cooked chicken, wait and add it at the same time as the orzo.

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