With this collection of 17 canned chicken recipes, you’re always able to whip up a delicious and satisfying meal. And save time and money in the process!
Includes recipes suitable for gluten free and low carb diets. Weight Watchers points included in some recipes.
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Easy Recipes
A well-stocked pantry can be a true lifesaver. And while most of us think of keeping staples like canned beans and rice on hand, you may not realize that canned chicken is one of the most (if not the most) versatile pantry items to have.
This is exactly why I’ve gathered up what I think are the best recipes with canned chicken. Each of these dishes is super tasty, budget-friendly, and simple to prepare.
From salads, sandwiches, and soups, to pasta dishes, omelets, and nachos, you can quickly and easily create flavorful, satisfying meals using canned chicken.
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So, are you ready to learn all the different ways you can use canned chicken? Then read on to discover….
Canned Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
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Chicken Taco Pinwheels
Need a quick and easy appetizer for a Mexican party, game day, Super Bowl party, tailgating, Christmas, the holidays, or just to chow down on for lunch or as an after-school snack?
I got your back with this easy peasy Mexican Chicken Pinwheels recipe.
Asian Chicken and Cabbage
Chicken and Cabbage stir fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth cabbage is paired with leftover chicken for a flavorful low-carb dish with both European and Asian influences.
Easy Chicken Nachos
Easy Chicken Nachos made in the oven or air fryer is a cheesy flavorful comfort food treat that cooks in less than 5 minutes, making it the perfect meal or snack for your busy family.
Buffalo Chicken Fries
Easy cheese fries are getting a major upgrade! Buffalo Chicken Fries combines crunchy fries with flavorful shredded buffalo chicken and topped with lots of gooey cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and creamy blue cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Classic homemade mac and cheese is given a modern update when macaroni is mixed with tender chicken, spicy buffalo hot sauce, and two kinds of cheese for a creamy, savory Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
This easy to make and budget friendly colorful cranberry chicken salad is full of sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tender chicken.
Topped off with a creamy dressing, this is a satisfying and scrumptious salad everyone will love.
Get the recipe from Recipes From A Pantry.
Easy Chinese Chicken Salad
This delicious salad is easy to make and immensely adaptable with various different vegetables to use what you have on hand, or add more or less to taste.
And, while it’s the perfect salad for using canned chicken, you can also make this with shredded leftover chicken.
Get the recipe from Recipes From A Pantry.
Chicken Zucchini Boats
Chicken Zucchini Boats are overflowing with tender chicken, veggies, cheese, and your favorite spicy buffalo sauce. This is a satisfying meal that is so easy to make in the air fryer!
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
This Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels appetizer seamlessly blends the bold kick of buffalo sauce with the creamy richness of cream cheese, making ideal buffalo chicken pinwheels.
Yeap, this is your favorite party dip served up in the convenience of a wrap.
Get the recipe from Recipes From A Pantry.
Rice Paper Omelette
This rice paper omelette is a spin on beloved Vietnamese street food. The rice paper is pan-crisped and topped with delicious toppings including some canned chicken.
Get the recipe from Next In Lime.
10 Can Chicken Taco Soup
10 can chicken taco soup is the easiest cozy soup you’ll ever make! If you can open some cans you can easily make this family friendly dinner in a snap. Featuring a bold broth with chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes, you’ll love this zesty soup!
Get the recipe from 4 Sons R Us.
Mason Jar Chicken Taco Salad
This ready-to-eat Mason Jar Chicken Taco Salad is the perfect, easy, healthy, on-the-go lunch.
It’s a delicious and satisfying no-cook chicken taco salad that your whole family will love!
Get the recipe from Food Meanderings.
Honey Chicken Salad
This honey chicken salad with apples and sage makes a great new spin on lunch. It’s sweet, savory, crunchy and delicious!
Get the recipe from Running To The Kitchen.
Chicken Dinner Pasta Salad
This canned chicken pasta salad with mixed veggies makes a complete meal. A satisfying chicken dinner served as a pasta salad!
Get the recipe from Mom Foodie.
Chicken Crust Pizza
Use canned chicken to make low carb, keto chicken crust pizza with delicious BBQ toppings.
You’ll get the feel and flavor of traditional thin-crust pizza without all the carbs!
Get the recipe from Jamil Ghar.
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Bake
You’ll love how easy it is to whip up this mouth-watering Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole using the convenience of canned chicken, turning your weeknight dinners into a fiesta of flavors with minimal fuss.
Get the recipe from Busy Creating Memories.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Buffalo chicken pasta spices up traditional versions of the picnic side dish with the flavor of everyone’s favorite appetizer. This kicked up dish can serve as a spicy side dish at your next picnic or barbecue or even as a dinner or lunch all on its own.
Get the recipe from 4 Sons R Us.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
More Chicken Recipes To Try
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Ingredients
- Chicken Taco Pinwheels
- Chicken and Cabbage
- Chicken Nachos
- Buffalo Chicken Fries
- Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Cranberry Chicken Salad
- Easy Chinese Chicken Salad
- Chicken Zucchini Boats
- Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
- Rice Paper Omelette
- 10 Can Chicken Taco Soup
- Mason Jar Chicken Taco Salad
- Honey Chicken Salad
- Chicken Dinner Pasta Salad
- Chicken Crust Pizza
- Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole Bake
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Instructions
- Choose the recipe you want to make.
- Gather up your canned chicken and the other ingredients needed.
- Follow the recipe instructions to whip us a delicious dish!
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