If You Have Canned Chicken in Your Pantry, You Have a Meal Plan (2024)

Updated on 05/7/20

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  Easy Chicken Carbonara

  

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  Use canned chicken in this deliciously easy spaghetti dish.Cooked baconalso brings a nice smoky flavor and the eggs and cream create a rich sauce, while the canned chicken adds protein for a satisfying meal. Add a green salad and some garlic bread or a crusty Italian loaf for a fabulous family dinner.

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  Chicken Fried Rice

  

  If you need a last-minute meal, try this quick dish you can get on the table in a flash. Colorfulvegetables paired with cooked rice and chicken, along with eggs and soy sauce, create a fried rice that tastes just like takeout. Just about any fresh veggies also work in this super versatile recipe.

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  Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

  

  For an easy and delicious casserole, try this true comfort food made with canned or leftover cooked chicken, rice, and a simple sauce made with cheese, milk, and broth. Give it a little extra nutrition and color by tossing in some thawed and drained frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots or broccoli.

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  Buffalo Chicken Salad Stuffed Avocado

  

  A simple combination of mayo, lemon juice, and Buffalo chicken wing sauce gives this chicken salad a bit of zest, perfect for spooning into an avocado half. Canned chicken makes the recipe quick and easy, even though the presentation looks impressive. You can also use this salad as a filling for sandwiches, and it tastes equally delicious served as an appetizer spread on crackers.

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  Chicken Stuffed Alfredo Shells

  

  With a creamy Alfredo sauce and a hearty chicken and cheese stuffing inside tender pasta, this one-dish meal will satisfy all pasta-lovers. Use canned chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce to make it even faster and easier and serve on its own or with a green salad on the side to round things out.

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  Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chicken

  

  Stuffing sweet potatoes with a spicy Buffalo chicken mixture makes a tasty low-carb meal that works for those who follow a keto, Paleo, or Whole 30 meal plan (if you leave out the bleu cheese). Even if you don't have dietary restrictions, try it for a different take on wings.

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  Chicken Tamale Pie

  

  While the Southwestern-style tamale pie traditionally uses ground beef, it also works great with shredded or canned chicken. With a crumbly cornbread topping, enchilada sauce, canned corn, and cheddar cheese, the blend of flavors will bring everyone to the table.

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  Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

  

  For a warming bowl of goodness, chicken and wild rice soup has hearty grains, protein-rich chicken, and nutritious veggies. Fragrant spices will fill your kitchen with delectable aromas as it cooks, too. Make a big batch because it also freezes well.

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  Canned Chicken Dan Dan Noodles

  

  Typically, Dan Dan noodles use ground beef, but this recipe takes a different approach. It calls for canned tuna, but it also tastes great with canned chicken. The combination of peanut butter, spicy chili paste, and pasta makes for a unique, Asian-inspired meal that comes together fast.

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  Chicken Omelette

  

  For a filling breakfast, brunch, or even egg-based lunch, this chicken omelette will keep you satisfied all day. A blend of shredded chicken, gruyere cheese, and chopped spinach makes a unique omelette that might just become your next go-to. Add a side of toast and home fries for a diner classic.

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  Southern Brunswick Stew

  

  With pork shoulder, shredded chicken, tomatoes, beans, and veggies, Brunswick stew has a real down-home flavor. Traditionally, people used any meat they could find around, including squirrel. Reaching into your pantry for canned chicken harkens back to the spirit of the dish.

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  Buffalo Cheese Dip

  

  Serve this spicy dip to friends and family and make sure you have the recipe on hand. Adding canned chicken to the simple recipe makes it taste just like Buffalo wings. Using canned chicken allows you to whip it up in a snap for last-minute guests. Serve with celery sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips.

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  Chicken Potato Bake

  

  Swap out the canned tuna for canned chicken in this easypotato bakethat will get dinner on the table without dirtying more than one dish. Layer packaged scalloped potatoes, canned chicken, and a cheesy crust for a comfort food that tastes like home. Steamed vegetables would make a nutritious contrasting side.

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