Suddenly Dinner: Just Add Chicken

So, one Tuesday evening, I found myself in a familiar position, staring into my fridge, wondering what in the world to make for dinner. Leftover rotisserie chicken and shredded cheese? Not exactly a complete meal.

A quick scan of the pantry revealed a forgotten box of Southwest Grains. And I thought, “Why not?” It was exactly what I needed to make a meal out what I had on hand. 

1. Cheesy Southwest Chicken Salad

The verdict? A delicious, dinner-worthy salad. I ended up liking my 20-minute dinner creation so much, I came up with two more ways to do the chicken + salad + topper formula.

2. Zesty Italian Salad

Check your supermarket for chicken sausage, a lighter alternative to Italian pork sausage and more affordable than chicken breasts.

3. Chicken Wild Rice Salad

The best part about this dinner is the convenience factor. The grains come in a bag you boil and rinse. So easy! While the grains cook, brown the chicken and grab any toppings. This weeknight dinner comes together quickly and is a great way to use up on-hand ingredients.

Look for Suddenly Salad at your local grocery store. Find a retailer near you.