Do you have a few cans of chicken stored away in your pantry? Then this post is for you! Learn how to transform them into delicious and satisfying meals. Get ready to be inspired with these tasty recipes with canned chicken!
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Canned chicken has so many possibilities!
With a few cans and some pantry staples, you can create a variety of flavorful, wholesome meals. These healthy canned chicken recipes are sure to inspire in the kitchen.
What to Make with Canned Chicken
In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be enjoying a delicious cheesy air fryer quesadilla with this simple recipe!
This Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with canned chicken is fast, easy, and loaded with vine-ripened tomatoes, green olives, and needs just 15-minutes to prepare.
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets made with canned chicken are well-seasoned and crispy outside with no breading! You won’t believe how easy they are to make in just 20 minutes. And using canned chicken means these nuggets are budget-friendly too!
Easy Cheesy Chicken Dip is just the ticket for game days and gatherings when you need a super quick, flavorful appetizer. This cheesy chicken dip needs only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes.
This canned chicken pizza crust is so easy to make with just a few ingredients. Top with your favorite pizza sauce and add pepperoni, mushrooms, and maybe some onions!
A delicious chicken, bacon, ranch and cheese mixture all wrapped in crescent dough. This Crack Chicken Ball is an irresistible appetizer you can’t stop eating!
Are you looking for quick budget meals for your family? These awesome pot pies are made with just a few cheap ingredients including Pillsbury biscuits, canned chicken, mixed veggies, and canned soup!
An easy lunch or picnic idea, these Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps are made with only 6 ingredients, come together in a snap, and are always a family pleaser.
Chicken Macaroni Salad is a wonderfully creamy pasta salad that’s perfect for a cookout. Made with canned chicken, it’s budget-friendly and easy to make.
This scrumptious Mexican Chicken Tortilla Casserole is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s simple and easy to prepare. Plus it’s pure comfort food!
Simple and yet filling, these moist, flavorful Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps are easy to make and always a hit! They are perfect for quick, last minute meals.
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Do you have a few cans of chicken stored away in your pantry? Then this post is for you! Get inspired with these 25+ canned chicken recipes! Try these Air Fryer Quesadillas with canned chicken. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be enjoying a delicious cheesy air fryer quesadilla with this simple recipe!
Lay two tortillas out and top one half of each tortilla with cheese (and chicken, if using).
Fold each tortilla in half and spray the top with cooking spray (or brush with olive oil).
Pace each folded tortilla, sprayed side down, in the air fryer basket.
Spray the tops with cooking spray.
If you have one available, place a cooking rack or metal trivet on top of the tortillas.
Air fry at 370-degrees for 6 minutes. Flip then continue air frying for 2 minutes longer.
Enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic or tinfoil in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. To reheat, place the quesadillas back into the air fryer at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 2-3 minutes or until heated through.