Have canned chicken in your pantry? Our handy list of canned chicken recipes will help you plan a delicious meal using this convenient canned protein.

Keeping canned proteins on hand is helpful for creating quick meals anytime, but especially when there are challenges getting to the grocery store. Since the pandemic started, many families have found it helpful to have essential ingredients, like canned chicken, on hand.
Where to Buy Canned Chicken
Canned Chicken can be purchased at most grocery stores. Whether you’re shopping at Walmart, Kroger, and your small local grocer, canned chicken is usually found on the canned foods aisle, usually near the canned tuna.
We have found the best price on canned chicken is at a membership-only warehouse club, such as Costco or Sam’s Club. Both the Costco Kirkland Canned Chicken and Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Canned Chicken sell for about $10. For that price, you get six can of canned chicken breast at 12.5 oz each.

Canned Chicken Breast Recipes
Now that you’ve bought canned chicken, you might be wondering: what can I make with canned chicken breast? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find 20 canned chicken breast recipes. Everything from casseroles, to chicken salad to soups and more.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Crescent Ring Recipe
by The Seasoned Mom

Easy Chicken Rice Soup
by Home Cooking Memories

Easy Chicken Salad with Grapes and Roasted Pecans
by Unsophisticook

Cold Chicken Macaroni Salad Recipe
by I Heart Recipes

White Cheddar Mac & Chicken Bake Recipe
by Bitz n Giggles

Chicken Calzones Recipe
by Mindy’s Cooking Obsession

Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos Recipe
by Sheri Silver

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Casserole
by The Chef Next Door

Quick Chicken Salad Recipe
by An Edible Mosaic

Quick Cast Iron White Chicken Chili Recipe
by Southern Family Lifestyle

Easy Bacon BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe
by Busy Creating Memories

Easy Buffalo Dip Recipe
by Spend With Pennies

Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe with Orzo
by Eat Move Make

Mom’s Famous Hot Wing Dip Recipe
by Bread Booze Bacon

Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipe
by Busy Creating Memories

Chicken Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
by Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
by Stuffed Suitcase

Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
by The Tiptoe Fairy

Chicken Tortilla Soup
by Our Potluck Family

Chicken Salad Dip Recipe
by Bitz n Giggles

BBQ Chicken Dip Recipe
by Plain Chicken
We hope this list of over 20 canned chicken recipes was helpful to you! If you have a favorite way to use canned chicken, leave us a comment below!

Carol says
Just bought canned chicken at Sams. The price is now $18.98 for 6 cans.☹️