Then I tried thinking of recipes that could use the chicken, since I hate to waste so much food. I came up with chicken enchiladas. I figured the chicken is so covered up in there, it might just work. So, while my husband wasn't watching, I opened a can and chopped up the chicken inside, which is very similar to tuna in feel and texture. I made the enchiladas and watched to see if he would spit it out on the first bite.
He didn't. He ate a few helpings and then complimented me on how good the enchiladas were that night. Hmmm. Not what I expected at all. I was amazed actually at how good they were too.
So that gave me courage to try more recipes. Chicken chili is good, as well as a chicken tortilla soup that we like. I'm going to try a chicken salad soon and see how that works out, but I don't often make that, so we won't have much to compare against. Really, anything that takes cooked, cut up chicken would probably work great with canned chicken.
I never thought I would admit that I like canned chicken, and you certainly won't see me eating it straight out of the jar. (shudder) But, I like that it is already cooked and ready to go, and I love that it isn't taking up valuable freezer space.
Hopefully tomorrow I can type out a few of these recipes, but not tonight. I have to go put away that chicken chili we ate for dinner.
Chicken is so versatile. I love tuna salad, and I know you can buy chicken packed the same way.I have always said, since I love experimenting with new foods and recipes, that if you don't like a particular food, you need to try it prepared in a different way. I honestly don't think there is any food, that a good cook cannot make palatable for a picky eater.
ReplyDeleteVery true. I've been trying a few different things in the kitchen lately and my husband is getting a bit wary of my creations. I'm just trying to find new ways to cook old food! :)
ReplyDeleteChicken in dressing (Stove Top type) - we make it often, very fast and easy as anything! Chicken a la King - MMMMmmmmm poured on whatever, biscuits, mashed potatoes, toast.... Chicken stew, always a favorite! I use a lot of canned chicken, easier for me!
ReplyDeleteI forgot about chicken a la king! Thanks Sharon.
ReplyDeleteThis is good to hear. I'm planning to try pressure canning the next batch of laying hens we "retire." So far I haven't found a way to make those tough old birds edible, and I have tried, believe me. So maybe canned chicken is the way to go with those birds. And yeah, enchiladas, I could go for those.
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