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3 Easy Meals Using One Costco Rotisserie Chicken

There’s a reason the Costco rotisserie chicken has a cult following—it’s affordable, flavorful, juicy, and incredibly versatile. For a single low price, you get enough meat (and bones!) to create multiple meals that taste like they took hours, but come together quickly and easily. In this long-form guide, I’m showing you how to take one whole Costco chicken and turn it into three complete meals that cover both comfort and bold flavor: homemade chicken broth, creamy chicken enchiladas, and a fragrant chicken pho that feels like the perfect hybrid of Asian comfort food.

This multi-meal plan fits beautifully into busy family life, home-based routines, and anyone who wants to stretch a dollar without sacrificing flavor. It also supports meal prepping, bulk cooking, and those days when you want something nourishing but don’t want to cook from scratch.

Let’s break down exactly how to transform this single chicken into three meals packed with warmth and flavor.

Why Costco Rotisserie Chicken Is the Ultimate Meal Prep Staple

There are many reasons home cooks love this chicken:

1. It’s already seasoned and perfectly cooked.

You skip the hours of roasting, basting, and checking temperatures.

2. You get multiple cuts of meat to use creatively.

Breast meat for enchiladas, dark meat for pho, and leftover bits for salads, quesadillas, tacos, and more.

3. The bones become a rich broth.

This alone saves several dollars and boosts any recipe you add it to.

4. It’s budget-friendly and reliable.

No need to worry about inconsistent quality or overcooking.

5. You can stretch it across 2–4 meals.

Especially when pairing it with broth and noodles.

This guide will give you a meal plan that uses every part of your rotisserie chicken intentionally—and deliciously.

Step 1: Break Down the Chicken

To maximize this chicken, the first thing you should do is strip it completely.

How to efficiently break it down:

Remove all white meat and place in one bowl.
Remove dark meat and place in another bowl.
Keep the skin (optional) for crispy toppings or discard if you prefer a lighter broth.
Place all bones, cartilage, and leftover bits in a separate stock pot for broth.

You’ll be using the white meat primarily for enchiladas and the dark meat for pho, but it’s flexible depending on your preferences.

Meal 1: Homemade Chicken Broth

(You’ll use this broth again for both enchiladas and pho.)

Homemade broth is the foundation of good cooking. When made from roasted bones—like your rotisserie chicken carcass—you get richer flavor, deeper color, and a more satisfying mouthfeel thanks to natural collagen.

Basic broth ingredients

Chicken bones from the Costco chicken and water
Optional Additions: 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 3–4 garlic cloves, Peppercorns, Bay leaf

This broth makes your chicken pho aromatic and comforting while also elevating the enchilada filling.

You can find this my broth recipe here.

Meal 2: Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

The dish combines shredded chicken, creamy sauce, melted cheese, and warm corn tortillas. It’s simple but flavorful—a perfect weeknight meal or freezer-friendly option.

You’ll use the breast meat here, mixed with a creamy red enchilada sauce, broth, and a handful of spices. This meal is satisfying, comforting, and customizable with toppings like lime, cilantro, and jalapeños.

You can find my Chicken Enchilada Recipe here

Meal 3: Rotisserie Chicken Pho

Pho ga (Vietnamese chicken pho) is soothing, aromatic, and perfect for using the darker, juicier rotisserie chicken pieces. The homemade broth is infused with charred onion, ginger, fish sauce, and gentle sweetness, creating a dish that feels like it has simmered all day.

It’s beautifully adaptable for home cooks of all levels, and it’s perfect for a cozy evening in the fall/ winter.

You can find the Chicken Pho recipe here

How to Store Everything for Multi-Day Cooking

Broth: 1 week refrigerated or 3 months frozen
Chicken: 3–4 days refrigerated
Pho: store noodles separately to prevent sogginess
Enchiladas: freeze before baking for best texture
Extra bones: freeze for future broth batches

Final Thoughts

This Costco chicken meal plan blends the comfort of Mexican home cooking with the aromatic warmth of Vietnamese flavors—all while staying budget-friendly. It’s simple, nourishing, and makes you feel like you’ve created magic in the kitchen with very little effort.

Don’t forget to share your creations on Instagram and tag us at @edamamabean_ or @edamamabean (tiktok). Happy cooking!

3 Easy Meals Using One Costco Rotisserie Chicken | Enchiladas, Chicken Pho & Broth

3 Easy Meals Using One Costco Rotisserie Chicken