25+ Healthy Canned Chicken Recipes

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!

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 recipes with canned chicken are sure to inspire in the kitchen.

What to Make with Canned Chicken

Air Fryer Quesadillas

In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be enjoying a delicious cheesy air fryer quesadilla with this simple recipe!

Air Fryer Quesadilla

Canned Chicken Salad

When you need a quick, healthy option to add a little variety and a touch of sunshine to your lunch try this amazing canned chicken salad recipe.

Get the RECIPE from The Little Pine

Canned Chicken Salad

15 Minute Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Chicken

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.

Get the RECIPE from The Forked Spoon

Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Chicken

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Wrap

If you love buffalo chicken wings, this buffalo chicken wrap is a great one to try. You get all of the flavors combined in flour tortillas!

Get the RECIPE from Easy Good Ideas

Homemade Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Canned Chicken Patties

These Canned Chicken Patties can be made in only 20 minutes and are gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, and kid-friendly!

Get the RECIPE from Real Balanced

Canned Chicken Patties

Pesto Chicken Pasta

Pesto Chicken Pasta is an easy meal, made with 5 shelf-stable ingredients. Bow tie pasta and chicken are coated in a flavorful pesto sauce.

Get the RECIPE From The Toasty Kitchen

Pesto Chicken Pasta

30 Minute Pantry Chicken Noodle Soup

Need a fast and easy home cooked meal using pantry ingredients? Have no fear, 30 Minute Pantry Chicken Noodle Soup is here!

Get the RECIPE from Big Bears Wife

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe (aka Pantry Soup)

This simple Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe is the easiest soup you’ll ever make. You’ll likely be able to find all of the ingredients in your pantry.
Get the RECIPE from Pip and Ebby

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Seven Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Seven Can Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe is easy and full of flavor. It comes together in minutes!

Get the RECIPE from Six Sister's Stuff

Seven Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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!

Get the RECIPE from An Edible Mosaic

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Cheesy Chicken Dip

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.

Get the RECIPE from Chew Out Loud

Cheesy Chicken Dip

Easy-to-Make Chicken Pizza Crust

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!

Get the RECIPE from Michigan Mama News

Chicken Pizza Crust

Thai Chicken Salad

This Low Carb Thai chicken salad recipe has a low-carb peanut dressing that you are going to love! It’s low-carb and slightly-spicy for a fun meal.

Get the RECIPE from Stylish Cravings

Thai Chicken Salad

Crack Chicken Ball

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!

Get the RECIPE from The Country Cook

Crack Chicken Ball

Southwest Hot Chicken Dip

This Southwest hot chicken dip is cheesy, loaded with corn, black beans, and has just the right amount of heat from the jalapeños.

Get the RECIPE From Natasha's Kitchen

Southwest Hot Chicken Dip

Green Chili Smothered Burritos

Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!

Get the RECIPE from Lil’ Luna

Green Chili Smothered Burritos

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

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!

Get the RECIPE from The Lazy Dish

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

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.

Get the RECIPE from Taste and Tell Blog

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

This Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is made with egg noodles, chicken breast, a creamy, tasty filling and topped with buttered bread crumbs!

Get the RECIPE from The Country Cook

Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken Macaroni Salad

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.

Get the RECIPE From Spicy Southern Kitchen

Chicken Macaroni Salad

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Casserole

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!

Get the RECIPE From Jamie Cooks It Up

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Casserole

BBQ Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas

Barbecue chicken and avocados in a melty cheese quesadilla shell makes these BBQ Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas a delicious and easy dinner recipe.

Get the RECIPE From Inside Bru Crew Life

BBQ Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Buffalo chicken nachos are the perfect game day appetizer. This fast and easy nacho recipe is ready in just 15 minutes of time!

Get the RECIPE From All Things Mamma

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Easy Chicken Sandwich Melts

These chicken sandwich melts are scrumptious, easy company-ready dish that takes minutes to put together. They will win over a crowd every time.

Get the RECIPE from Natasha’s Kitchen

Easy Chicken Sandwich Melts

Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps

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.

Get the RECIPE from Thrifty Frugal Mom

Salsa Ranch Chicken Wraps

More Pantry Staple Recipes

• Cannellini Bean Recipes
• Canned Tuna Recipes
• Canned Salmon Recipes
• Chickpea Recipes
• Lentil Recipes
• Quinoa Recipes

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Canned Chicken Quesadillas

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!

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Serves 2 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

Prep Time: 2 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

• Air Fryer

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2-4 flour tortillas
• ▢ ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ Cooking spray (or olive oil for brushing)
• ▢ 1/2 cup canned chicken (optional )

Instructions

• 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1mg

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