Tuna might be the sweetheart of canned meats, but canned chicken is also a delicious and simple way to get dinner on the table. Perfect for casseroles, soups, and even appetizers like dips or taquitos, canned chicken’s tender texture lends itself to a range of recipes. We’ve rounded up our 20 best recipes for easy canned chicken dinners.
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Low-Carb Cream of Broccoli Soup
Canned chicken adds protein to this cheesy and comforting soup. Since the richness is added through heavy cream and cheddar cheese, it’s also keto-friendly.
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Allrecipes / Sonia Bozzo
Have some leftover cheese and marinara sitting around in your fridge? Use them up in this easy, Italian-inspired dinner.
Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Keep your pantry stocked with these five ingredients, and you’ll be just minutes away from enjoying a steaming bowl of tortilla soup.
Avocado Chicken Salad Dip
Avocado takes the place of mayonnaise in this creamy chicken salad. Allrecipes user bd.weld describes the recipe as, “A perfect blend of flavors that will have you wanting to make more of this.”
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Whether you’re looking for a game day appetizer or movie night snack, this buffalo chicken dip will check all your boxes.
Quick and Easy Jambalaya
“It was so good and so quick and easy,” says Kathy O. “Highly recommend!”
Gourmet Chicken Salad
Recipe creator Jan Kinnard says, “This recipe is great for picnics and potluck luncheons. It’s cool, light, and great for a hot day’s lunch on the patio. Serve on crescent rolls, with crackers, or your favorite bread.”
Easy Hand-Held Chicken Pot Pies
Make chicken pot pie an on-the-go dish with these convenient hand-held pies that work as a main dish or filling snack.
Baked Buffalo Dip with Canned Chicken
“Really good and really easy!” —fabeveryday
Easy Canned Chicken and Rice
Tammy Lynn
“I thought it was an excellent dish. I used brown rice and added peas and some seasonings. My husband loved it!” —Wendy Mayer
Quick and Easy Chicken Pozole
“Definitely a hit with us, and simple enough to be used in regular rotation,” says reviewer Mary Steffens Arima of this comforting soup.
White Chili
Besides the pepperjack cheese, all the ingredients for this hearty chili are pantry staples, making this recipe easy to whip up with a moment’s notice.
Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups
No cooking required for this easy appetizer or main dish. Simply spice up your canned chicken with cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder before scooping into a ripe avocado.
Hot Chicken Dip
“My mom made this for me while I was visiting recently and I couldn’t get enough,” says Allrecipes reviewer HJHOEGER. “It was absolutely delicious! Great with cubes of French bread.”
Cuban Chicken
Including the classic Central American flavor pairing of olives and raisins, this Cuban chicken dish offers a sweet and salty balance that’s irresistible.
Cucumber Chicken Roll-ups
This refreshing appetizer is doubly crunchy from fresh cucumber strips and crispy pretzel pieces. If your tomato is extra juicy, be sure to deseed it to avoid a soggy dish.
Cheater Pot Pie
In 15 minutes you can have a hearty pot pie in the oven, and serve it at the dinner table after just 30 minutes of baking. The secret to this success? Using canned chicken and refrigerated biscuits.
Malaysian Tangy Noodle Salad
This unique noodle dish is delicious hot or cold, making the leftovers great for packing lunch the next day.
Easy Chicken Taquitos
These baked taquitos are easy to customize. Add your favorite spice blends to create a unique dish, and don’t forget to serve them with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad
Dry ranch mix is the secret ingredient to this creamy pasta salad. Customize it to use up available veggies on-hand, like diced tomatoes or red onion.