canned chicken

Canned chicken is a life and time-saving pantry staple we should all regularly keep on our kitchen shelves. Here are three delicious canned chicken recipes I have been making my family for over twenty years. Canned chicken is one of the most convenient and inexpensive ways to add protein to a meal.

Canned Chicken Salad

mayonnaise

tbsp Ranch dressing dry mix

(12.5 oz) canned chicken, drained

celery

green onion (green parts only)

In a medium sized bowl, combine mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix.

Add canned chicken to the mayonnaise mixture. The chicken will likely be in chunks so make sure you shred it with two forks before mixing the mayonnaise with the chicken.

Stir in celery and green onion.

You can add ground black pepper and salt if you like, but I never do.

Serve on toast, as a sandwich, over a bed of lettuce, on a toasted bagel, with crackers or plain.

A simple 5-ingredient recipe for crispy chicken croquettes made with all-white canned chicken. Easily shape into smaller portions for kid-friendly homemade chicken nuggets.

Crispy Chicken Fritters

white premium chunk chicken breast

Dijon mustard

salt (see notes)

garlic powder

onion powder

black pepper

thyme

bread crumbs

Vegetable oil

This simple, four ingredient recipe tastes absolutely delicious. Enjoy it on a sandwich or on crackers. Either way, this kid friendly, gluten free simple meal is sure to be a new favorite.

chicken

c grated Parmesan

t pepper

Open your chicken and drain it.

Place chicken into bowl with mayonnaise, Parmesan, and...

Place chicken into bowl with mayonnaise, Parmesan, and pepper

Stir together with fork.

Serve immediately in a wrap, on a sandwich,...

Serve immediately in a wrap, on a sandwich, with crackers, et.

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Looking to do some pantry cooking? If you have canned chicken in your house, you are set for this simple, four ingredient recipe that tastes absolutely delicious. Enjoy it on a sandwich or on crackers. Either way, this kid friendly, gluten free simple meal is sure to be a new favorite.

The EASIEST Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

8 Can Taco Soup - Slow Cooker and Stovetop

-14 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained

sweet corn, drained

cream of chicken soup

- 1 ounces packet taco seasoning

chicken broth

green enchilada sauce

Grease the slow cooker with nonstick spray, add all of the ingredients into the slow cooker stir well. Cook on LOW for 3-5 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.

Once cooked stir well. Top with your favorite toppings, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, and more!

Slow Cooker

Add all of the ingredients into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Heat until all of the ingredients are warmed through, stirring occasionally, about 20-30 minutes. Top with your favorite toppings, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, and more!

Stovetop

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

yellow onion, diced

tbsp minced garlic

tbsp minced ginger

jasmine rice, cooked

mixed vegetables

eggs

soy sauce

Sesame seeds and green onions,

To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for one minute.

Stir in the chicken, rice, and mixed vegetables and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. To a small bowl crack the eggs and whisk until well beaten.

Push everything to one side of the pan and add the additional tablespoon of oil on the empty side of the pan. Once the oil is hot, add in the eggs and cook until scrambled. Once the eggs are scrambled, mix everything together and stir in soy sauce. Let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Enjoy with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top!

BBQ Chicken Rolls Ups

3.8 oz can refrigerated pizza crust (or similar size)

bbq sauce, any brand works

oz canned chicken, drained (or any type of cooked shredded chicken)

green onions

cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 F. Unroll the pizza crust on a large surface. Spread the bbq sauce over the crust and sprinkle with the chicken, onions, and cheese.

Roll the dough up like a cinnamon roll, starting from the long side of the rectangle, then slice into 3-inch slices.

Place onto a greased sheet pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Enjoy!

Learn how to can chicken with this safe and easy method that requires zero cooking ahead of time. This is a great way to clear your freezers and create a delicious, shelf-stable canned chicken that&#039;s perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

How to Pressure Can Chicken (Raw Pack Method)

chicken breast (cubed)

salt (divided)

Prepare your pressure canner by adding about 2-3 inches of water to the bottom. Have a canning rack handy if you need to double-stack your jars. Pro Tip: When raw-packing chicken, you want the temperature of the water in the pressure canner to be the same temperature of the chicken and the jars. There&#39;s no need to heat the water ahead of time. We&#39;re looking for room-temperature water, so I turn the canner on just as I&#39;m adding the lids to the jars. Having the temperatures of the jars and water close prevents the jars from cracking.

Have freshly washed, clean canning jars ready. Carefully run your finger around the top of each jar to check for any knicks or chips in the glass. This would also inhibit a proper seal.

Cut up chicken into about one-inch cubes, removing any skin or excess fat.

Fill clean Mason jars with cubed chicken leaving 1 ¼ inch headspace.

Add optional salt (½ teaspoon for pint jars, 1 teaspoon for quart jars.)

Dip a paper towel or cloth in some vinegar and wipe around the rim of each jar. This ensures there are no bits of salt or fat that would inhibit a proper seal.

Center a freshly washed canning lid on the top of each jar.

Add the canning band to fingertip tight. This means to tighten the band until you feel resistance, then turn ¼ turn more.

Place jars into the pressure canner (avoid jars from touching). Make sure the level of the water doesn&#39;t come up over the lids of the jars (remove water, if needed). If you&#39;re double stacking your jars, be sure to add a canning rack between the first and second layer.

Add canning lid (follow manufacturer&#39;s instructions).

Increase heat to bring up the pressure.

Once the canner has a steady stream of steam coming out of the vent pipe, set the timer for 10 minutes and allow the canner to exhaust.

After 10 minutes, you can add your weighted gauge or canner regulator and slowly bring the pressure up to the proper amount for your location and canner (see notes below for proper pressure).

Once you reach the correct pressure, start your timer (see proper canning times below). Pints: Pressure can pint jars for 75 minutes. Quarts: Pressure can quart jars for 90 minutes.

Once the time has been reached, turn off the heat and allow the pressure canner to come down to zero pressure naturally. This means just turn the heat off and don&#39;t touch anything. This can take a while, so have another project ready to work on while you wait!

Once the pressure is down to zero, remove the weighted gauge (or canner regulator) and wait another ten minutes to allow any remaining steam to escape.

Remove the lid and set the timer for another ten minutes.

Line a counter with a double-folded towel and, using your jar lifter tool, transfer the jars to the towel and let them sit, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

The following day, remove the canning bands, check each lid for a proper seal, and store it on the pantry shelf.

An easy chicken salad recipe spiced up with chili powder and made simple with ingredients I already had on hand.  This is a perfect last minute recipe you can whip up in less than five minutes.

Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe

12.5 oz canned chicken

mayonnaise (try Kewpie if you can find it)

banana peppers

Tbs deli mustard (yellow mustard works fine also)

Worcestershire Sauce

pickles

tsp black pepper

chili powder

herbs

Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl....

Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.  Check for seasoning.  Add more salt or chili powder if needed.

See below for serving suggestions.

Enjoy a fast and tasty meal with these air fryer chicken patties made from canned chicken. They offer a perfect balance of a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Ideal as a quick snack, appetizer, or part of a main meal, these patties are easy to prepare and can be served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Canned Chicken Patties

Chicken Mixture:

(12.5 oz each) canned chicken, well-drained

breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)

onion

garlic,

Salt and pepper,

For Air Frying:

olive oil (for brushing)

Mix Ingredients:

In a large bowl, combine the canned chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, mayonnaise, dried thyme (or parsley), salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Form Patties:

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties. Ensure they hold together; if the mixture feels too loose, add a bit more breadcrumbs.

Preheat Air Fryer:

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3–5 minutes.

Air Fry the Patties:

Lightly brush each patty with olive oil on both sides.

Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the patties are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Serve:

Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.

<p>Chicken breast, folded into a creamy blend of mayonnaise, butter, cheese and savory seasonings, spooned open-faced onto lightly toasted English muffins and passed under the broiler until golden and bubbly.</p>

English Muffin Chicken Melts

chicken breast, drained

muffins,

Old English cheese spread

unsalted butter, softened

Quick and easy canned chicken salad recipe! Learn how to make a delicious and versatile meal in minutes with simple ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more!

The Best Canned Chicken Salad Recipe

chicken salad (I used)

red onion (diced)

onions

mayonaisse (*use ¾ for a less creamy salad)

dijon mustard

paprika

Italian Herbs

Drain chicken

Open the can of chicken and thoroughly drain the liquid. You may also rinse the chicken. Remove any floating fat pieces.

Add ingredients

In a large bowl, add drained chicken, celery, onion, green onion, mustard, mayonaisse, and spices.

Using a spatula or spoon, combine all ingredients until well-mixed.

Refrigerate

Cover bowl tightly and place in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

Serve on a bed of greens, on bread, or with crackers. Enjoy!

Really, really good!! This recipe made it feel like the chicken wasn't from a can. Great flavors, good crunch with the celery. Whole family was a fan.

2nd time I've made it and absolutely love the ease &amp; flavor. I add protein enhanced pasta to make it a pasta salad and let it chill for a couple of hours. Perfection 👌🏻

Turned out great! I omitted the onions and added sliced almonds but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Thanks!

Absolutely delicious!! Made it and  haven’t stopped eating it. Lol! Thank you so much for sharing it!!

accidentally read YELLOW onion and not GREEN onion 🤦‍♀️ its still good though!! definitely gonna try it again THE RIGHT WAY next time

I had one 12.5 oz can of canned chicken to use, so this was perfect for halving! Wonderful recipe, thank you!

The chicken salad turned out great! It is delicious! My 16 year old son approves! ;) Thank you for sharing!

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