How do you prepare or use canned chicken breast?

Beachbean77
Beachbean77 Posts: 83 Member
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I have never used canned meat before (aside from Tuna) and I have a large can in my pantry. I'd like to try and do something with the canned chicken breast... any ideas or suggestions??
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  • thewang
    thewang Posts: 71 Member
    I just throw it in a saute pan quick to brown it a little and use it in salads. Also like to mix it with just some craisins and nuts for a snack
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    Black Pepper
    Hot Sauce
    BBQ Sauce
  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    We always used it for pot pies when I was little. That strikes me as odd now that I'm older. We got canned chicken for pot pie but would never use anything but "real" chicken in any other casserole.
  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    open, drain, and mix wih rice and mustard. sounds wierd, but tastes pretty good!
  • Myobi
    Myobi Posts: 129 Member
    Hmmm...brown it a little and make chicken salad. Nice, light, and fresh! Perfect for summer, imo.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    thx for posting this question, i too am wondering as i also have only used canned salmon or tuna... had no idea if i could eat it like that or had to cook it.... i know sounds stupid,lol.... i was oging to put some in a pasta salad but didn't know what else i could make with it.
  • KraseyBeauty
    KraseyBeauty Posts: 31
    I make a curried chicken salad from it. Mix with greek yogurt, some finely chopped celery, and a sprinkle of curry powder!
  • fiftyandfit
    fiftyandfit Posts: 349 Member
    we also make a salad

    drain and rinse

    yogurt
    grapes
    celery
    carrots
    jicama
  • farmers_daughter
    farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
    Make quesadillas with it, warm your tortilla, sprinkle a little cheese on it, sprinkle a little canned chicken (salt and pepper if you want) Voila!

    I like them anyways.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I usually use it in tortilla soup.
  • dcsump2
    dcsump2 Posts: 73
    Only thing I use it for is Buffalo Chicken dip.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I have only used it for chicken tortilla soup, as a sort of pantry recipe, you can just add the chicken with a can of chicken broth with a can of rotel tomatoes (not sure if they have this everywhere, it's diced tomatoes with chilies) and top with tortillas. you can add anything you want-black beans, avocado, corn... I have seen all different kinds.
  • superpapa16
    superpapa16 Posts: 244 Member
    Only thing I use it for is Buffalo Chicken dip.

    ^This.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Make it the same way you do tuna salad.

    Or this is a really good recipe
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/06/cilantro-chicken-salad.html
  • SPBROOKS68
    SPBROOKS68 Posts: 561 Member
    I make chicken salad with spicy mustard, pickles, & celery
    or
    quesadillas on my george foreman with spinach, tomatoes and jalepenos.
  • njfitnessgirl
    njfitnessgirl Posts: 281
    I drain and rinse canned chicken and mix it with some craisins, chopped granny smith apple and a little mayo and have it as a sandwich or just with some crackers.
  • ninavivi
    ninavivi Posts: 48 Member
    just be careful because it usually has a lot of sodium. I like the canned chicken (i put it on my salad) but i can only have a 1/3 at at time.
  • Tricialew32
    Tricialew32 Posts: 96 Member
    we also make a salad

    drain and rinse

    yogurt
    grapes
    celery
    carrots
    jicama

    I do this too! Red grapes are better than green for this and I always rinse the chicken first because canned is usually loaded with sodium and preservatives.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I make wraps with it. Ranch, maybe some Frank's Red Hot, cheese, spinach.
  • Knee2010
    Knee2010 Posts: 10
    I heat up refried beans and put the beans, canned chicken, grated cheese and hot sauce on a chalupa shell (or a crispy taco shell). yum.
  • BosLady1
    BosLady1 Posts: 83
    I use it to make chicken noodle soup. I am not a cook.. by far lol.. and one day I was super hungry and had some left over plain elbow macaroni in the fridge. So I thought, well why not?

    2 c low sodium chicken broth
    1 cup (left over) pasta
    1 serving great value FROZEN peas and carrots
    2 servings canned chicken drained

    Throw it all in a pot and cook it til it boils. I then add a tiny sprinkle of celery salt and some pepper.
    May not be the best thing ever, but to me it was a cooking VICTORY lol. I like it and let me just say... I HATE HATE HATE canned soup.. so this was def a win for me ^_^ (((oh and and added bonus? My 3 yr old LOVES it!!!)))


    EDIT to add Nutritional info
    Items in this meal Calories (430) Carbs (53) Fat (4) Protein (37) Fiber (5) Sodium (1765)
    Swanson - 33% Less Sodium Chicken Broth, 2 cup 30 2 0 4 0 1,140
    Creamette Brand - Elbow Macaroni, 2 oz. uncooked 210 42 1 7 2 0
    Member's Mark (Sam's Club) - Premium Chunk Chicken Breast In Water (Canned), 0.7 Cup (71g) 140 0 3 24 0 500
    Great Value - Frozen Peas & Carrots, 0.7 cup 50 9 0 2 3 125
    Total: 430 53 4 37 5 1765

    Side note... why is soup so high in salt lol. This does make a BIG bowl, so sometimes I have half one day and half the next.
  • DieselGrrl
    DieselGrrl Posts: 55
    Two ideas for the price of one :)


    #1
    4-6 oz. (drained) Canned chicken
    1 cup of whole grain or brown rice
    1 tsp of chopped jalepeno's
    1 TBSP reduced fat cream cheese
    1 laughing cow chipotle cheese wedge

    Prepare rice as indicated on package (or to make it really easy, I buy the Uncle Ben's prepared rice cup for 170 cal each)
    Mix all ingredients in bowl and microwave for 2-4 minutes until cream cheese is melted. Stir and enjoy!


    #2
    4-6 oz (drained) canned chicken
    1 cup whole grain pasta
    1 to 2 tbsp light/ reduced fat mayo

    Cook pasta as indicated on package. Drain and rinse. Stir in chicken and mayo to taste. Season to taste (I prefer the Creole seasoning)
    This recipe is quick and easy and can be varied by adding different veggies. I like to add cucumber, tomato, and onion to make a summer pasta salad.

    ENJOY!
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    drain & mix with....
    mayo
    or
    plain Greek yogurt & some spices
    or
    cheddar cheese, bacon & Ranch dressing
    or
    100 calorie wholly guacamole
    or
    Cesar dressing & Parmesan
    or
    salsa
    or
    your favorite salad dressing& veggies

    ....on bread or in a salad :smile:
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    just like tuna in sandwhiches, or in soups. Also makes a great pasta sauce protein.
  • tbskipp
    tbskipp Posts: 180 Member
    I make sure i buy the white chicken. I drain it, saute in a pan with a little olive oil, add some black beans and onion, cumin, chili powder and make quesadillas out of it. Also good as a salad topping or burrito/taco filling.

    (The juice that I drain out of it drives my cats crazy, so they (and the dogs) get it as a treat!)
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    Chicken salad (same as tuna) or I add taco seasoning and make chicken tacos.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    i think that is why i don't eat it that much either as it's high in sodium like anything else canned.... i have been trying real hard to watch my sodium levels.... i do like the quesadilla recipe and even the tortilla soup. i love tortilla soup and will try it with the canned version next time and see... rotel is the best! we don't get them here but we do go th=o the staes a few times a year and i stock up on them! :)
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    It's a staple in my cupboard. I make buffalo chicken dip and enchiladas with it a lot -- I also like to cook down Rotel tomatoes, add a 12.5 ounce can of flaked up canned chicken, and 1/2 cup of half/half for a quick sauce.
  • Lay821
    Lay821 Posts: 73 Member
    I just throw it in a saute pan quick to brown it a little and use it in salads. Also like to mix it with just some craisins and nuts for a snack

    THIS ^^ but Ill add peppers,onions fresh garlic.
    sometimes I add Fage Greek yogurt and a little hot sauce throw it in a 110 calorie whole wheat roll-up
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I'm planning on mixing mine with some plain greek yogurt, spices, onions and cucumbers.. prob. serve it with some couscous or something.

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