20 Easy Recipes You Can Make With Canned Chicken

Easy Chicken Taquitos
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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

Low-Carb Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cecilia Weathersby

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.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mackenzie Schieck

Whether you're looking for a game day appetizer or movie night snack, this buffalo chicken dip will check all your boxes.

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Sandy's Casserole

Sandy's Casserole
Parvati48

Reviewer Karen says, "This was such a fast and easy recipe. I'm definitely going to make this again for dinner."

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Quick-n'-Easy Chicken Cheese Steak

Quick-n'-Easy Chicken Cheese Steak
Soup Loving Nicole

You just need four simple ingredients for this flavorful sandwich. It's a great way to use up leftover hot dog buns.

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White Chili

White Chili VI
Molly

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.

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Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups

Mexi-Chicken Avocado Cups
bd.weld

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.

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Hot Chicken Dip

Hot Chicken Dip
Cindy Capps Lepp

"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."

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Cuban Chicken

Cuban Chicken
PCT

Including the classic Central American flavor pairing of olives and raisins, this Cuban chicken dish offers a sweet and salty balance that's irresistible.

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Cucumber Chicken Roll-ups

Cucumber Chicken Roll-ups
Buckwheat Queen

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.

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Cheater Pot Pie

Cheater Pot Pie
Jamie Lynn Sampson

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.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Ava

Have some leftover cheese and marinara sitting around in your fridge? Use them up in this easy, Italian-inspired dinner.

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Avocado Chicken Salad Dip

Avocado Chicken Salad Dip
Yoly

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."

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Quick and Easy Chicken Pozole

Quick and Easy Chicken Pozole
Tammy Lynn

"Definitely a hit with us, and simple enough to be used in regular rotation," says reviewer Mary Steffens Arima of this comforting soup.

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Malaysian Tangy Noodle Salad

Malaysian Tangy Noodle Salad
Elsie Moyer

This unique noodle dish is delicious hot or cold, making the leftovers great for packing lunch the next day.

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Easy Chicken Taquitos

Easy Chicken Taquitos
footballgrl16

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.

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Gourmet Chicken Salad

Gourmet Chicken Salad in a bun served with fruit
Lauren B.

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."

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Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
Michael Cotner

Keep your pantry stocked with these five ingredients, and you'll be just minutes away from enjoying a steaming bowl of tortilla soup.

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Easy Hand-Held Chicken Pot Pies

Easy Hand-Held Chicken Pot Pies
Christina

Make chicken pot pie an on-the-go dish with these convenient hand-held pies that work as a main dish or filling snack.

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Quick and Easy Jambalaya

Quick and Easy Jambalaya
Rock_lobster

"It was so good and so quick and easy," says Kathy O. "Highly recommend!"

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Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad

Simple Ranch Chicken Macaroni Salad
gapch1026

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.

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