As a dietitian, here's how I turn Costco's $5 rotisserie chicken into a week of easy, well-balanced meals for my family
As a dietitian, here's how I'd make a week of easy meals for my family using $5 rotisserie chicken from Costco, from soup recipes to no-cook dinners.
A $5 rotisserie chicken from Costco can be transformed into multiple nutritious meals for a family of four or more. Dietitian Vanessa Imus shares her tips on how she utilizes the chicken to create easy, balanced dinners without compromising on fiber and other essential nutrients.
She suggests shredding the chicken while it's warm and saving the carcass to make homemade broth. Using this broth, Imus creates various dishes like chicken tortilla soup, pesto pasta and chicken salad. Each of these meals is paired with side dishes rich in fiber, such as air-fried little potatoes, broccoli, cucumbers or snap peas.
On busy weekdays, Imus keeps the carcass frozen for later broth-making. The shredded chicken can also be used to create chicken salad or taco soup, which are stored in the freezer for quick and easy meals later. Overall, Imus believes that a $5 rotisserie chicken is a valuable investment for creating homemade, nutritious, and protein-rich meals for her family.
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