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Healthy Canned Chicken Recipes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Chicken (drained)
  • to taste tablespoons Greek Yogurt for chicken salad
  • to taste tablespoons Mustard for chicken salad
  • 1 cup Diced Celery for chicken salad
  • 1 cup Grapes for chicken salad
  • 1 cup Brown Rice (cooked) for casserole
  • 2 cups Mixed Veggies (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini) for casserole
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Cheese for casserole
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth for soup
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach for soup
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill) for flavoring

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Casserole Dish
  • Pot for Soup
  • Colander for Rinsing

Method
 

  1. Drain the canned chicken and rinse if desired.
  2. For chicken salad, mix drained chicken with Greek yogurt, mustard, diced celery, and grapes.
  3. For casserole, combine drained chicken with cooked brown rice, mixed veggies, and low-fat cheese.
  4. For soup, add drained chicken to vegetable broth with spinach and any additional veggies like carrots or peas.
  5. Season each dish with additional spices or herbs as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different spices and sauces to tailor the flavor to your liking. For added nutrition, incorporate various veggies into dishes. These recipes are flexible; substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand. Canned chicken is a great pantry staple for quick meals on busy days. Leftover chicken salad can also be used in wraps or on crackers for an easy snack.
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