Everybody has canned items in their pantry. Whether it’s canned soups or tomatoes or black beans or corn, you have at least one of these canned ingredients in your cupboards. That’s where these recipes come in. These recipes help elevate the canned items in your pantry to make delicious meals. From taco soup to cornbread casserole to chicken spaghetti, canned ingredients help bring these delicious dinners to life!
Zuppa Toscana Hillbilly Style
“This soup comes together quickly and easily. It is satisfying and delicious. You can use beans you have canned or cooked (cannellini, pinto, navy, garbanzo) your own broth or stock (instead of the water and bouillon), and tomatoes that are fresh or frozen.” – Barbara
Chicken Spaghetti
“This is a great, comfort dish. My sister gave me the recipe and I tweaked it to fit my family’s taste. My friends also request this when we have pot-luck dinners. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and hot garlic bread. You’ll be a hit with everyone.” – Jeanne
Cajun Corn Soup
“Cajun Corn soup is a thick comforting soup full of smoky sausage and sweet corn. This is the ultimate comfort food to keep you warm.” – Debbie
Tuna Noodle Casserole
“This is a quick and easy casserole to make for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a salad and you’re all set!” – Marianne
Chicken Taco Soup
“This recipe is great for those chilly days or to make ahead and take camping. This is also a great meal for the Crock Pot. Of course, you can boil your own chicken ahead of time and be sure to save that broth.” – Vicki
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
“Mexican-themed stuffed peppers with taco seasoned beef, quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese!” – Kevin
The Best Chicken Divan
“Well. this is the famous 1st Dinner recipe. When I was single, I served this to the guys that I had over for dinner for the first time. They were always impressed and always asked me to make it again. Try it, it works. I serve it with biscuits or bread.” – Bonnie
8 Cans Taco Soup
“This is a quick ‘n easy soup to put together. My husband and I especially enjoyed this soup the next day, as the seasonings seem to meld together in the soup a bit more. We also enjoyed the soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches.” – Cindi
Mexican Chicken Casserole
“This dish is my family’s comfort food and it is spicy! We love this so much some always bring it to holiday dinners! We all have our own way of making it but, this way is my favorite! If short for time I buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it up. One whole chicken is the perfect amount of chicken. I like to use hot diced green chilies and diced tomatoes with green chilies.” – Jessica
Slow Cooked White Chicken Chili
“I have been perfecting this recipe for the last 6 months trying to enhance each component and marry together the most amazing experience for chili lovers. I’m all about flavor and not singeing my taste buds off my tongue. However, for those that like to heat it up a bit, just add fresh jalapenos to your heart’s content.” – Tiffany
Mexican Cornbread Casserole
“The only problem I had with this dish was… no leftovers! This is a super easy casserole that your family will love. A little spicy and a little sweet, perfect combination with the cornbread and taco meat.” – Angela (Grammy)
Buffalo Style Chicken and Rice Soup
“This healthy and hearty soup combines the same great flavors of Frank’s brand hot wings served with carrots and celery with blue cheese dressing (optional). But, this is a less guilty, less messy recipe that you eat with a spoon. It’s a cross between Buffalo chicken chili and vegetable & wild rice soup. This great, kitchen-sink-style soup can be easily tweaked to suit your family’s particular tastes.” – Julie
Confetti Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
“This is such a colorful and tasty recipe. Whenever I make this, folks always ask for the recipe. Sooo good.” – Jenny
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
“With the goodness of quinoa and black beans, these vegetarian burgers are packed with protein. This dish makes a great dinner for game night or other fun family activities!” – Shika