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15 Easy Canned Chicken Recipes To Make When You Need To Cut Down On Prep Time

Canned chicken > canned tuna.

By Jolie Peters
Green Chili Smothered Burritos
Lil Luna

When it comes to cooking with canned proteins, tuna fish usually steals the spotlight. We're here to change that. From buffalo chicken dip to enchiladas, these easy recipes prove that it's time to stop sleeping on canned chicken when it comes to your favorite shortcut protein. For more super simple recipes, check out our favorite easy weeknight dinners!

1

7-Can Chicken Taco Soup

7 Can Chicken Taco Soup
I Am Homesteader

We bet you already have all the items for this soup in your pantry.

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2

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Dessert Now Dinner Later

Even picky eaters with gobble this down without complaining.

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3

Southwest Extra Cheesy Hot Chicken Dip

Southwest Extra Cheesy Hot Chicken Dip
Natasha's Kitchen

You had us at "extra cheesy."

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4

Enchilada Chicken Skillet

Enchilada Chicken Skillet
The Weary Chef

Don't you just love pantry dinners?

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5

The Fastest & Easiest Chicken Noodle Soup

The Fastest & Easiest Chicken Noodle Soup
My Mommy Style

With a 15-minute cook time, this recipe certainly lives up to it's name.

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6

Green Chili Smothered Burritos

Green Chili Smothered Burritos
Lil Luna

Enchilada sauce is the real MVP.

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7

Slow-Cooker Nacho Chicken Dip

Slow-Cooker Nacho Chicken Dip
Recipes That Crock

5-ingredients is all you need to make this crowd-pleasing recipe.

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8

Dill Pickle Canned Chicken Salad

Dill Pickle Canned Chicken Salad
The Little Pine

Canned chicken > canned tuna.

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9

Chicken Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Chicken Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Think crab cakes, but easier.

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10

Almond & Grape Chicken Salad

Almond & Grape Chicken Salad
The Chunky Chef

The perfect back-to-school recipe to make busy weeknights a little easier.

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11

Enchilada Soup

Enchilada Soup
High Heels and Grills

Keep it simple, stupid.

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12

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip
All Things Mama

Another reason to fall in love with buffalo chicken.

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13

Quick & Easy Chicken Flautas

Quick & Easy Chicken Flautas
Together as Family

Canned chicken cuts nearly all of the cooking time off this Mexican favorite.

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14

Ranch Chicken & Cheese Dip

Ranch Chicken & Cheese Dip
Butter with a Side of Bread

Your go-to last minute recipe for when you need a dish on the fly.

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15

Green Chile, Chicken, And Rice Casserole

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Scattered Thoughts Of A Crafty Mom

Canned chicken and casseroles go hand-in-hand.

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