SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL CHICKEN MONTH, and rotisserie chicken, once a novelty, is now a staple in supermarkets and food centers. Its flavor and convenience make it a popular choice for quick, easy meals, especially when dining out isn’t an option. Enjoy it straight from the container like traditional roasted chicken or use it in various dishes. Here are some ideas for incorporating rotisserie chicken into your meals.

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Make stock: Boil the chicken carcass with onion, parsnips, carrots, turnips, and herbs to make a soup stock. Add leftover chicken and noodles for a delicious soup.

Make a pot pie: Line small ramekins with premade pie crust. Mix chopped rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup, and thawed mixed vegetables. Spoon the mixture into the crust, top with another crust round, and poke vent holes. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is hot for a delicious chicken pot pie.

Rotisserie chicken can be used as the filling: for enchiladas, fajitas, and tacos. Simply season with a packet of taco seasoning or make your own blend from a combination of paprika, chili powder, and cumin.

Make chicken salad for sandwiches: Pulse rotisserie chicken with celery, dill, and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt/ ranch dressing) in a food processor. Add crumbled bacon and serve the chicken salad on toasted whole wheat bread.

Buffalo-style Chicken: Shred the rotisserie chicken and blend together with melted butter and hot sauce to make it Buffalo-style. Use it as a topping for pizza served with a blue-cheese sauce on the crust.

Make Omelets: Add pieces of rotisserie chicken to eggs and top with melted cheese for a savory breakfast or brunch option.

Make a casserole: chicken chunks can be added to any of your favorite casserole recipes in lieu of fresh chicken.

Make mac-and-cheese Chicken: mix in shredded rotisserie chicken.

Make a chicken stir-fry: mix hot rotisserie chicken, Asian vegetables, and seasonings. Serve over glass rice noodles.