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Easy dinner recipes

These canned chicken recipes are simple to throw together for a delicious weeknight dinner. Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. Easy dinner recipes results are simple and so good that people always ask for a copy.

Unsure of which canned chicken to use? The Taste of Home Test Kitchen recommends using Swanson’s canned chicken. We’re big fans of their canned tuna, too. Find even more super simple recipes made with canned foods!

Using canned chicken adds to the convenience. Dill Pickle Chicken SaladA low-carb chicken salad that uses up a can of chicken? Serve this dish from Little Pine Kitchen by itself, stuffed in bell peppers or a pita, or spread over crackers. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. Make it even easier by using canned chicken breast and cream of chicken soup, like in this tasty comfort food recipe from The Country Cook. That’s all you need to make this lemon chicken pasta recipe from These Old Cookbooks.

Christina is an Assistant Editor for Taste of Home, specializing in food and home decor content creation and SEO optimization. She enjoys trying out local restaurants and coffeehouses and adding copious amounts of garlic and cheese to any recipe she can get her hands on. In her free time, you can find her hunting down one-of-a-kind furniture pieces at thrift and vintage stores and DIYing trendy home decor crafts. Recipes from real home cooks, tested in our kitchens and delivered right to your inbox! You forgot to make a reservation at your favorite restaurant! Let’s remedy that with a roundup of easy, romantic dinner recipes that don’t need a lot of planning to pull off.

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