As a dietitian, here's how I turn Costco's $5 rotisserie chicken into a week of easy, well-balanced meals for my family

One $5 rotisserie chicken from Costco can easily be turned into a variety of different dinners and lunches.

Vanessa Imus As a dietitian, here's how I turn a $5 Costco rotisserie chicken into several easy, balanced meals.

I'd use it to make tostadas, chicken salad, pesto pasta, and chicken tortilla soup.

My tips include shredding the chicken while it's warm and saving the carcass to make homemade broth.

I'm always on the hunt for quick and easy weeknight meals .

As a dietitian, I know the importance of healthy eating, but as a mom of three, I also know the chaos that comes with dinner time.

It can be a huge struggle to get a healthy meal on the table while juggling weeknight schedules and routines.

One of my mealtime heroes is Costco's Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken when I want to keep dinners homemade, nutritious, and high in protein.

And at $5, it's an incredible value.

Here are five ways I use rotisserie chicken to build balanced, protein-rich meals for my family without shortchanging us on fiber and other nutrients.

When paired with a few sides, Costco's rotisserie chicken is ready for tonight's dinner.

Vanessa Imus If you're feeding a family of four or more for the week, then plan on grabbing two rotisserie chickens on your way home from work.

They're typically still warm by the time I get home, so I pull off the drumsticks and plate them alongside a batch of air-fried little potatoes and broccoli.

This makes for a simple, balanced hot meal on day one.