I'm a dietitian and mom. Here's how I turn one rotisserie chicken into a week of easy, well-balanced meals.

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

Vanessa Imus

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.

I like having chicken drumsticks with broccoli and potatoes.