The wait is finally over!
This Costco Favorite Has Returned to Stores—And Fans Are Thrilled
Published on May 22, 2025
Costco can be oh-so-reliable when it comes to certain products: Kirkland paper towels, $4.99 rotisserie chicken and that food-court pizza. But every so often, an item disappears out of thin air. Where did it go? Who’s to say? Costco employees might not be able to tell you when it will return—or whether it will at all. And if it had the “Death Star” on its pricing signage, well, you’re in trouble.
However, when a beloved Costco product returns to the warehouse, that’s grounds for some serious celebration. Reddit threads light up with the news, like a digital Paul Revere. And, yes, recently a sorely missed item has been spotted back in the club to major fanfare. Read on to find out what it is.
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What item is back in stores?
Get excited—the Kirkland Signature Chicken Enchiladas are back in Costco’s deli section. They’re packaged in a tray (usually about 4 pounds’ worth of food) and contain rotisserie chicken, black beans, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, cilantro, chipotle sauce, bell peppers and tortillas. You’ll find these among the prepared foods, ready to pop in your oven when you return home.
What are fans saying about the chicken enchiladas?
When the Instagram account @CostcoHotFinds posted about the enchilada return, the comment section started buzzing. One Costco member called the enchiladas “tasty” and “easy.” She also cautioned that they do have a little kick to them and “were a little on the salty side.”
However, another commenter expressed some disappointment in the Kirkland enchiladas. “Really upset that they had to make them so spicy hot. Why not make them mild and let the people who like and or their stomach can handle it add their own heat?” They do have a point.
How much do they cost?
The Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas cost $5.99 per pound, and each package weighs just under 4 pounds. With that in mind, a tray costs in the neighborhood of $24. While that may sound steep, you can expect to get two to four meals out of the package, depending on how big your crowd is.
When was the last time the enchiladas were available?
According to Reddit, customers had not been able to find them for roughly seven months.
Are they back for good?
Yes and no. It appears Costco’s chicken enchiladas always come back to the warehouse, but they aren’t available year-round. So think of it like this: They go on a hiatus for a bit, like your favorite TV shows.
“They rotate those in,” says a Costco employee on Reddit. “We have them every few months and then they are replaced with something else. They always come back.” Kinda like that other Costco favorite: the pumpkin pie.
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