Costco’s rotisserie chicken is one of the retailer’s most popular items, and for good reason. Aside from slicing it up and plating it alongside your favorite Costco side, there are endless ways to enjoy it. The only downside is that deboning a chicken and chopping it up for recipes can be time-consuming. Not to mention, if you want a bold flavor for tacos or enchiladas, a rotisserie chicken isn’t always the best option.
But now there’s a new chicken meal starter on shelves, and members have already given it a stamp of approval.
Costco’s Grilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken
Costco members recently spotted Grilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken on shelves. The chicken is fully cooked, diced, and ready to add to all your favorite chicken recipes. It is seasoned with salt, sugar, smoked paprika, chili pepper, and dehydrated onion—a blend that can seamlessly adapt to various flavor profiles.
Shoppers can snag a 2-pound bag for just $12, though prices may vary by location. For reference, that’s just over a dollar per serving, making it an excellent deal for those on a budget. Use this chicken as a shortcut when making a crowd-sized pan of nachos, on top of pizza, or add it to casseroles for a burst of flavor.
Instagrammer @costcohotfinds used a portion to build a meal that rivals fast-casual chain Chipotle. The bowl included rice, black beans, cheese, and avocado. “Love an easy meal prep!” exclaimed one commenter. “I’ve been buying it. I make a good grilled chicken sandwich with the Costco sourdough bread,” another added.
On Reddit, one person asked what other shoppers thought of the new item, and many were quick to share their thoughts. “The chicken is great, not exactly like Chipotle but similar enough that when we combined it with some cilantro lime rice and fixings, it was almost indistinguishable,” said one person. “I bought this as a quick meal fill-in option for my husband and me last week, and it was excellent,” another wrote. “I need to buy a six-month supply of these,” added one more.
A few pointed out that the chicken appears to be similar to the one sold in a fan-loved Costco prepared meal. “Same stuff that comes in their Street Taco Kits, and it’s delicious!” one person exclaimed.
You can find Costco’s Chipotle-seasoned chicken in the prepared food section, next to the store’s meal kits, though some users have spotted it near the meat. When you find it, be sure to stock up because, considering how viral this new product is, we wouldn’t be surprised if it sells out.
