Ways to Use Canned Chicken Breast

Fast and Easy Meals from a Can

Crystal Ray
Canned chicken breast makes meal preparation a breeze. It is far easier to open a can than prepare raw poultry. Best of all, it is usually very tender and tasty. Try these fast and easy ways to use canned chicken breast, and forget about baking, boiling or frying a bird. One dollar for a 5-ounce can of premium cooked poultry is a tremendous value, and it can be found at Dollar General. It saves time and a considerable amount of effort, and it is absolutely delicious!

Simple Breast Meat Tacos

When looking for ways to use canned chicken breast, consider using it as a substitute for beef or pork when preparing tacos. Drain away the liquid, and gently shred it with a fork. Add seasonings, and serve it along with hard or soft tortillas and the usual toppings. They will be far leaner and healthier than beef or pork tacos.

Fast and Easy Canned Fowl on a Shingle

Most people have heard of a particular expletive on a shingle, but it hardly tastes as bad as it sounds. Make very easy chicken on a shingle with the help of canned chicken breast and canned condensed soup. Simply prepare a condensed variety of cream of chicken, or use this delicious homemade cream of chicken soup. Add plenty of canned chicken breast to make it thick and extra filling. Top slices of toast with a generous serving, and present it alongside fluffy mashed spuds. If desired, serve it over mashed potatoes instead of toast, and add diced cooked carrots and celery for a complete, healthy and very filling meal in minutes.

Simple Canned Poultry Salad

Shop for cold salads in a deli or grocery store, and you will discover high prices and food that might not be fresh. Forget about purchasing cold sandwich fillings from stores. Make simple sandwich filling using drained, canned chicken breast. Shred it with a fork, and mix it with diced celery, mayo and seasonings. If desired, try it with diced apple. This version is absolutely delicious, and it does not get any easier or cheaper.

Chicken Breast Chili

Chili prepared with beef or pork is delicious, but it is deliciously different with chicken breast. Prepare the usual recipe, but substitute canned chicken breast for beef or pork. Since it can literally fall apart, add it last. It is already fully cooked when canned, and it simply requires heating.

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Published by Crystal Ray - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Crystal Ray is an award-winning freelance writer and artist from the Chicago area. Her passion is interior design, but she also loves entertaining and crafting. She is continually developing unique and creat...  View profile

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  • Delicia Powers2/21/2011

    Great for the budget, thanks!

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky2/21/2011

    Well done.

  • SFaloon2/20/2011

    Canned chicken is a good budget stretcher. :)

  • Sophie S2/20/2011

    Thanks for these ideas. I've used canned chicken in chicken soup before. It came in handy at the time, as I didn't have to slave away for ages making the soup entirely from scratch.
    Sophie

  • Tricia Goss2/20/2011

    Terrific tips. Its so nice to have easy options in the pantry.

  • Dan Reveal2/20/2011

    Love it! My favorite is the tacos idea..:)

  • Laura Cone2/20/2011

    super

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