11 Easy Canned Chicken Recipes
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021
These canned chicken recipes are simple to throw together for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Bacon-Chicken Crescent Ring
When it comes to quick and easy chicken dinners, this beats all other crescent ring recipes. The results are simple and so good that people always ask for a copy. —Michele McWhorter, Jacksonville, North CarolinaUnsure of which canned chicken to use? The Taste of Home Test Kitchen recommends using Swanson’s canned chicken. (We’re big fans of their canned tuna, too.)
Enchilada Chicken Soup
Canned soups, enchilada sauce and a few other convenience items make this chicken enchilada soup recipe one of my fast-to-fix favorites. Use mild green chiles if they suit your taste, or try a spicier variety to give the soup more kick. —Cristin Fischer, Bellevue, NebraskaFind even more super simple recipes made with canned foods!
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This slightly spicy dip cleverly captures the flavor of Buffalo chicken wings. Using canned chicken adds to the convenience. —Allyson, DiLascio, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups
My children like these so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Dill Pickle Chicken Salad
A low-carb chicken salad that uses up a can of chicken? Yes, please. Serve this dish from Little Pine Kitchen by itself, stuffed in bell peppers or a pita, or spread over crackers.
Chicken Crescent Wreath
Here’s an impressive-looking dish that’s a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. The red pepper and green broccoli add a festive touch. —Marlene Denissen, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Chicken Parmesan Patties
Say hello to your next weeknight favorite: chicken parmesan patties. Made of canned chicken, zucchini, cheese, spinach and egg, these patties from The Big Man’s World are so easy to throw together, and can even be made in the air fryer.
Pantry Chicken Fried Rice
If you’re craving Chinese takeout but don’t want to spend the money on delivery, turn to your trusty can of chicken. One serving of Mad About Food‘s chicken fried rice costs as little as $1.50!
Pull-Apart Chicken Sliders
Make dinnertime a breeze, and a whole lot more delicious, by serving TipBuzz‘s pull-apart chicken sliders. This one-dish delight can be served right out of your 13×9. Here are some other quick and easy dinners made in a 13×9 pan.
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken noodle casserole is a classic. Make it even easier by using canned chicken breast and cream of chicken soup, like in this tasty comfort food recipe from The Country Cook.
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Got 10 minutes? That’s all you need to make this lemon chicken pasta recipe from These Old Cookbooks. Add this recipe to your canned food meal plan.
