Easy homemade and semi-homemade dinner recipes made with canned chicken that
are perfect for busy schedules, smart budgets and weeknight meals.
Many recipes can be made with canned chicken with a few tweaks and changes but
these recipes are either made specifically for canned chicken or
include direct swap-outs (with nothing extra needed!).
Here are five recipes you can make – and the first two were created
specifically FOR canned chicken:
- Cupboard Casserole
- Crispy Chicken Fritters
- Scalloped Chicken Casserole
- Easy Baked Jambalaya
- Chicken à la King
Cupboard Casserole – A super quick and easy casserole recipe using canned chicken, egg
noodles and cream soup – all items from your cupboard or pantry!
Crispy Chicken Fritters
– A simple 5-ingredient recipe for crispy chicken fritters or croquettes made
with all-white canned chicken. Easily shape into smaller portions for
kid-friendly homemade chicken nuggets.
Scalloped Chicken Casserole
– An old-fashioned casserole recipe with chopped chicken in a creamy, herbed
cheese sauce topped with buttery cracker crumbs, great for leftover or
rotisserie chicken for an easy, homemade meal.
Easy Baked Jambalaya
– An incredibly simple but delicious baked jambalaya with chicken and sausage
based on Mal’s Jambalaya recipe from the HGTV show Home Town.
Chicken à la King
– A classic recipe for the traditional creamy chicken gravy made served over
toast, biscuits or rice that cooks up perfect every time.
Chicken Tetrazzini
– A baked casserole made with chicken or turkey, pasta, mushrooms and cheese
that’s easy enough for weeknights and delicious enough for special occasions.
