How a Dietitian Turns Costco Rotisserie Chicken into a Week of Healthy Meals

In her column, a dietitian explains how she leverages Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken to create a week’s worth of protein-rich meals for her three-child household. She recommends purchasing two chickens, removing the meat while still warm, and reserving the bones for broth made in an Instant Pot with vegetables and vinegar. The article details five distinct dishes: chicken-bean tostadas topped with cheese and optional salsa, a cold chicken salad served with almond crackers, pesto pasta using chickpea or lentil spaghetti, a hearty chicken tortilla soup built on homemade or store-bought bone broth, and a simple air-fried potato and broccoli plate for the first night. Throughout, she stresses adding fiber-filled sides like beans, fresh veggies, or whole-grain options to ensure balanced nutrition while saving time and money.