Rotisserie Chicken Lunch Ideas for School

These lunch ideas with rotisserie chicken are quick and easy to pack for school in the morning and most importantly, they’re kid-approved!

Cooked rotisserie chicken is my go-to ingredient for building healthy, protein-rich lunches that keep my kids full. Below, I share my favorite recipes and tips for keeping them fresh!

In this video, I share 3 easy lunches you can make quickly and lots more below.

School Lunches with Rotisserie Chicken

If a sandwich wrap is the only thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to come up with school lunches with rotisserie chicken, I’ve got you covered with my kids’ favorite sandwiches, salads, and 5-minute bento lunches all made with leftovers from our rotisserie chicken family dinners.

You can cut rotisserie chicken into slices or shred the rotisserie chicken for all the ideas below. When you click through to “pack this lunch” you’ll learn the tips for keeping them fresh until lunch.

Chicken Caesar Lunch Wrap

5 from 17 votes

The classic chicken Ceasar salad gets wrapped up and packed for school really fast!

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Chicken Cobb Salad

5 from 10 votes

An epic, teen-favorite salad that's filling, delicious, and easy to make ahead.

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Greek Chicken Bento Box

5 from 5 votes

This filling lunch is a favorite with kids of all ages because adjusting the portions is really easy!

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bento box with chicken, hummus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pita and cheese

Chicken and Hummus Bistro Box

5 from 24 votes

A filling and protein-rich lunch for the kid who loves to snack.

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homemade taco lunchable in a school lunch container

DIY Taco Lunchables

5 from 34 votes

Swap the taco meat for cooked chicken and these tacos pack great for school! Yes, they can be enjoyed at room temperature, deets in the post.

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sliced chicken breast, vegetables bacon slices and a boiled egg in a lunch container

Chicken Protein Lunch

5 from 25 votes

A filling lunch for younger kids or a protein-rich side bento for teens that can be packed ahead.

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chicken burrito bowl in a lunch container with carrot sticks and cubed pineapple

Lunchbox Chicken Burrito Bowls

5 from 14 votes

Turn rotisserie chicken leftovers into Chipotle-style lunches at a fraction of the cost. Use regular rice or cauliflower rice for extra veggies.

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sandwich with deli chicken and bacon, lettuce, tomato for school lunch.

Chicken Bacon Sandwich

5 from 15 votes

Shred the rotisserie chicken and turn it into a fully-loaded and delicious sandwich!

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Mediterranean Pitas

5 from 13 votes

Have pitas? Make this chicken wrap for lunch and pack it for school with the tips in the post.

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BBQ Chicken Lunch Wrap

5 from 19 votes

Use your favorite bbq sauce to make this simple 5-minute lunch real quick.

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Bacon & Chicken Ranch Wrap

5 from 26 votes

The flavor combo of chicken + bacon bits (or crumbles) will upgrade your lunch wrap.

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Rotisserie Chicken Salad

5 from 15 votes

A simple and delicious way to make chicken salad quickly and with less mayo!

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Buffalo Chicken Salad with dressing in a divided lunch container. Carrot sticks and blueberries fill the other two container sides

Buffalo Chicken Salad Lunchbox

5 from 6 votes

Transform plain chicken by adding Buffalo sauce and making this epic lunch.

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Pesto Chicken Sandwich

5 from 20 votes

Spread a little pesto on the bread, add chicken, and either toast or grill it and pack it for school with how-to in the post.

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Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas

5 from 13 votes

This post shares all the tips for packing quesadillas for school in a lunch box.

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Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

5 from 9 votes

A recipe you can meal prep ahead that teens and adults love.

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Chicken Salad Lunch

5 from 5 votes

Use the healthy chicken salad recipe for sandwiches, wraps, and bento lunches.

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Chipotle Chicken Wrap with Avocado

5 from 7 votes

Up the flavor and nutrition of your next lunch by making this simple chipotle chicken wrap with avocado asap!

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Rotisserie Chicken Lunch Wrap

5 from 15 votes

All the tips for packing a wrap with rotisserie chicken and your favorite ingredients in this post.

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buffalo chicken and rice bowls in a lunch container with blueberries and carrot sticks

Buffalo Chicken Lunch Bowls

5 from 6 votes

Make these buffalo chicken rice bowls for lunch and enjoy a healthy, protein-rich meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

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