Canned chicken anybody?

Marcillene
Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
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Does anybody use canned chicken for anything? Recipes? Snacks?

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  • bloominheck
    bloominheck Posts: 869 Member
    I have when I have been in the mood for it. Not bad, I may have it once a year. You can do anything with it. I like curry chicken salad.:bigsmile:
  • Ebloom0512
    Ebloom0512 Posts: 2
    I use it to make buffalo chicken dip when I am desperate.
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    yucky, I find it werid that it tastes like tuna tho. You could do anything you use tuna for
  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    I drain & dump it on a salad as my protein.

    I also use like tuna salad w/some low fat mayo & seasonings.
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    There's a recipe somewhere on here for a tortilla soup using only canned items. It called for canned chicken which I was really skeptical of, but I made it and it turned out amazing! Still don't know if I would use canned chicken for many things, but in soup it's good :)

    Edit: Found the recipe
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/989815-8-can-taco-soup-super-easy
  • Pamko57
    Pamko57 Posts: 182
    I like the Great Value (Walmart) brand better than the others. I keep a can or two around. I'll add a couple of ounces to my Lean Gourmet dinners, as they are a little short on meat.
  • adfabus
    adfabus Posts: 178 Member
    I use canned chicken for this as well:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/607509-65-or-90-calorie-meal-snack
  • RedRita32
    RedRita32 Posts: 321 Member
    Soups,salads,sandwiches,quesadillas,enchiladas,with crackers, tacos,etc...
  • Gabrielm80
    Gabrielm80 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I'll admit being snobby about canned chicken. Not because I am or have every been rich. It was one of those things I grew up on and hated it in most things beyond chicken salads. I guess why I still buy canned tuna and not canned chicken is fresh chicken can get pretty cheap. A whole chicken is usually pretty cheap in my area, but fresh tuna is expensive. I just have never thought buying canned chicken was worth the little savings. Roasting a chicken is just too good in comparison in my eyes, but not everyone wants to put in the hour to do that. I guess if time is an issue use canned but make sure the recipe can cover up the tin can taste.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    Chicken comes in a can? :noway:
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Just stocked up. It's hurricane season! Other than that, I avoid it like the plague. I have used it in an easy chicken salad.
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    Chicken comes in a can? :noway:

    Yeah, it looks like the tuna cans.. its shredded chicken in water.. you drain the water and use it like tuna.. except its chicken.. lol.

    http://www.iheartkroger.com/index.php/2012/02/20/swanson-canned-chicken-catalina-at-kroger/
  • siany01
    siany01 Posts: 319 Member
    Chicken comes in a can? :noway:

    This. I have never ever heard of chicken coming in a can. Guess it must not of taken off in England lol
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    Glad I am not the only one who thinks canned chicken taste like tuna! So I don't eat it.
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
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  • byustrongman
    byustrongman Posts: 74 Member
    It's great. I make a chicken salad with it:

    2 cans of chicken
    8 stalks of celery, chopped into 1/4" pieces
    40 grapes, halved (you can add more or less)
    1 c. of mayo (I go with the olive oil kind)
    a handful of walnut pieces
    garlic salt (to taste)
    a couple squirts of sriracha

    Simply mix it all together. Make sure the chicken is well drained. You can play around with ingredients for macros (I often throw in another can of chicken).
  • ImtheOnethatsCool
    ImtheOnethatsCool Posts: 212 Member
    I've used it. I don't really enjoy it.
  • hmstarbuck
    hmstarbuck Posts: 152 Member
    I love canned chicken.I always have some on hand. I can make a super quick chicken and noodles or chicken salad or quesadilla or whatever. If I have the option of using real chicken I will. But really, it's quite tasty
  • Equina
    Equina Posts: 59 Member
    I mix it with dijonaise (5cal per tsp) for a low cal, high protein sandwich filling. It is good. Sounds weird but craisins or raisins tossed in are good as well, just up the cal content
  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    i use it as a filler in my ole mexican foods extreme wellness spinach wraps. also add a little sliced apple with it and its a great quick on the go meal.
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    I haven't been able to eat canned chicken after seeing the sweet sue pictures.
    They just shoved that poor chicken into the can. I would hate to see that factory.
    But I guess everyone has different tastes and likes. Can't muster that.
    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pictures+of+sweet+sue+canned+chicken&qpvt=pictures+of+sweet+sue+canned+chicken&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=6626BE0461D27858EEAEF7C1E5CC980CBEB6A365&selectedIndex=8
  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    Its also super expensive in aus for what it is, I would rather just pay a extra $2 and get a descent sized breasts
  • Elena1259
    Elena1259 Posts: 6
    I use it for sandwiches & salad (w/ whatever pasta I have & mayo-& veggies; if available) when I'm low on other foods. Love it on a wheat roll w/ ranch dressing, cheese, & lettuce. If you go to www.allrecipes.com & type it in the search bar, you should find some excellent recipes.
  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    Chicken comes in a can? :noway:

    This. I have never ever heard of chicken coming in a can. Guess it must not of taken off in England lol

    :laugh:
    I don't eat chicken anyway but I've never heard of it coming in a can.
  • AlliBarlik
    AlliBarlik Posts: 111 Member
    Chicken comes in a can? :noway:

    hee hee! Yep, and I don't like it at all. :sick:
  • AlliBarlik
    AlliBarlik Posts: 111 Member
    I haven't been able to eat canned chicken after seeing the sweet sue pictures.
    They just shoved that poor chicken into the can. I would hate to see that factory.
    But I guess everyone has different tastes and likes. Can't muster that.
    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=pictures+of+sweet+sue+canned+chicken&qpvt=pictures+of+sweet+sue+canned+chicken&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=6626BE0461D27858EEAEF7C1E5CC980CBEB6A365&selectedIndex=8

    I knew I would regret that!! YUCK!
  • danakit
    danakit Posts: 3
    I buy the canned chicken from Sam's club and keep it on hand for a quick fix on the weekend for my family. This is a tried and true recipe.

    1 can chicken breast, drained and separated well with a fork
    1/4 reduced fat mayo (or so)
    1/4-1/3 cup pickled relish
    1 dash (or so ) Texas Pete hot sauce
    1 tsp mustard (optional)
    Salt/Pepper to taste

    Mix this together and serve on bread or crackers. Wah-La! This is low fat, fast and fabulous! Good Luck!
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    for tacos and I used to put it in all my soups for my lunches for extra protein.
  • danakit
    danakit Posts: 3
    This is a tried and true recipe I use on the weekend for my family when we need a quick fix.

    1 can chicken breast, drained and separated well with a fork
    1/4 -1/3 cup pickle relish (drain a little)
    1/4 cup (or so) reduced fat mayo
    1 dash (or so) Texas Pete hot sauce
    salt/ pepper to taste
    ( I like to add a little mustard too for kicks)

    Mix this all up and serve with crackers or bread . low fat, fast, fabulous
  • amanda3588
    amanda3588 Posts: 422 Member
    I sometimes take a 10oz can and mix with buffalo sauce and put on a tortilla with spinach for lunch

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