Easy Canned Chicken Dinner Ideas
Sometimes plans just don’t work out. Especially if your dinner plan involves defrosting meats…. So that is where canned chicken becomes not only a great pantry staple but also a dinner saver.
I do recommend that you always drain and rinse canned chicken before using it. This helps get rid of the metal taste plus if you add a fun sauce or seasonings, you might not even realize that it is canned chicken!
Here are my favorite quickie dinners or even easy lunches you can make with canned chicken:
Canned Chicken Recipes
1. BBQ Chicken Sliders
This is so simple and actually a great way to feed a crowd for super cheap!
2. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Not just a dip, but you can also use this in other recipes like a pizza or even a Buffalo Mac and Cheese pasta!
3. Caesar Salad Wraps
I am totally obsessed with Caesar salad right now, so this is a super quick way to get my fix and have a really good lunch!
4. Chicken & Cheese Nachos
This is a great snack or a fun finger foods dinner that everyone always enjoys!
5. Chicken & Veggie Soup
This is my go-to meal when I am not feeling well and just want something quick. It’s also nice if you just want to make a small batch of soup instead of a gigantic batch!
6. Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This is another super easy dinner that my kids really love as well! I think it is because the chicken just blends in with the sauce so well.
7. Chicken & Cheese Stuffed Biscuits
These have become a family favorite. They totally work as an appetizer, a light lunch, and are really good for breakfast too!
8. Chicken Tostadas
This is a super quick way to get dinner done in lighting speed. As a bonus, it is so yummy too!
Easy Canned Chicken Ideas
I regularly find canned chicken on sale at my local stores, so I like to have a good amount on hand. So, when life gets crazy and I am short on time, these cans come in super handy.
These are also great items to have on hand for a power outage or even when you go camping!
What are your favorite ways to use canned chicken?
