Recipes to Make with Canned Food

Published 01/09/2025

Are canned food recipes delicious? These fan-favorite recipes are sure to be gobbled up! Canned food lasts longer than the fresh or frozen counterparts, making these ingredients convenient to have on hand. Also, canned versions of ingredients are usually less expensive than the fresh or frozen versions, making them a great way to help you keep your food budget in check!

White Chicken Chili
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 79 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
Our quick-to-fix recipe was designed to get you in and out of the kitchen in just 30 short minutes using with canned beans and chiles.
Copycat Olive Garden™ Minestrone Soup
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 13 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 18
Servings: 8
This Olive Garden™ Minestrone Soup recipe may require a few extra ingredients, but you won’t be disappointed with this restaurant-worthy rendition.
Slow-Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chili
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 230 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
This Slow-Cooker Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe is a little bit enchilada, a little bit chili and a whole lot of yummy!
One-Dish Hawaiian Chicken Bake
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 41 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 4
This easy dinner packed with teriyaki chicken, rice and pineapple slices will be your new favorite summer casserole.
Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 167 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 4
No chopping, no fuss, just a delicious Dump Dinner.
5-Ingredient White Chicken Chili Bake
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 23 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 8
Tender chicken thighs join forces with some of the best canned foods you can find to create a dinner winner that's both quick and delish.
20-Minute Smothered Beef Burrito Skillet
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 273 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
This skillet dinner has all of your favorite burrito ingredients, but ditches the fussy prep — it goes from stove to table in just 20 minutes!
Easy Slow-Cooker Ham Bone Soup
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 33 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 5 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
Enjoy this wonderful slow-cooker ham bone soup loaded with beans, vegetables and ham.
Creamy Marinara Pasta with Chicken Sausage
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 2 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4
Servings: 6
Chicken sausage and Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes add lots of flavor to this pasta dish with just a few ingredients!
Classic Bean and Cheese Burritos
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 8
You can't go wrong with a homemade bean and cheese burrito, and this Classic Bean and Cheese Burritos recipe is an extra yummy one. Jazzed-up beans create a tasty filling for an easy-to-wrap handheld meal that's ready in under half an hour.
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 52 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 4
This simple and flavorful Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup comes together in a snap! (That means dinner is on the table in under half an hour.) Beans, chicken and tomatoes cook in broth that takes on some big flavor, thanks to Old El Paso™ taco seasoning. Top your savory soup with cheese and crushed tortilla chips for a delicious, warm meal.
One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 175 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6
Servings: 8
We love it when a recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and only 20 minutes to come together. But wait, there’s more—you only need one pot to make this simple pasta dish! All of that good news—plus the rich, creamy cheese sauce combined with pasta, peas and rotisserie chicken—make this a meal everyone in the family will applaud for when you bring it to the table.
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Pasta Shells
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
Stuff jumbo pasta shells with delicious enchilada flavors for a fun twist on a weeknight favorite.
Cheesy Baked Chicken and Rice
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 16 reviews.
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 8
Bake chicken with rice and Progresso® beans for an apt fall dinner.
Tomato Beef and Bean Soup
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 2 hr 5 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 8
Warm up with a simple-yet-hearty tomato beef and bean soup. Make it ahead for busy weeknights. Check out the expert tips for a few ideas on how to make this cozy soup your own.
One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 266 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 8
This beef stroganoff recipe is basically magic. Just seven ingredients, and completely ready to serve in 30 minutes! If the addition of evaporated milk has you doubting this recipe, never fear—it cooks with the noodles to create an unbelievably creamy sauce, all in one pot. And talk about easy—you don’t even need to drain the beef. Just keep adding ingredients, and let them simmer together into a satisfying stroganoff that’s the very definition of comfort food.
Tasty Taco Soup
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 196 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6
Our easy taco soup recipe can’t be beaten. In fact, we would call it the best taco soup recipe you'll ever try! It’s fast and filling, with just the right amount of spiciness, and it’s easy to customize. Switch up your beef taco soup by making it with ground turkey or chicken, or add a can of beans and some cooked noodles to make it even heartier. But the greatest thing about this quick and easy taco soup? It’s ready to eat in just 20 minutes.
Slow-Cooker Three Bean and Turkey Chili
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 7 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6
Learning how to make slow cooker turkey chili has never been easier. Finish prepping in 15 minutes, then simply set and forget with the help of your slow cooker. Perfect for cold nights when you're craving comfort food, you can serve up this delicious slow-cooker turkey and bean chili that will satisfy everyone around your table.
3-Ingredient One-Pot Mac and Cheese
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 119 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3
Servings: 6
Busy weeknights are no match for this creamy, dreamy one-pot macaroni and cheese meal. Three ingredients are all you need for a surprisingly easy twist on the classic mac dish your family loves. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a cozy one-pot mac and cheese that will have your kids asking for seconds.
Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Chili
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 9 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 6
Our meatless pumpkin chili recipe is the perfect meal for a cool, fall day. This dish requires almost no prep so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time having fun with the family. Make our slow-cooker pumpkin chili tonight!
Cheesy Biscuit Bean and Beef Casserole
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 12 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
A hungry-man's dish if there ever was one, this main course calls for three kinds of canned beans, plus ground beef and a crown of golden biscuits bites.
Hawaiian Pizza
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 6
Bring a taste of that island life to pizza night with a classic Hawaiian-style pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, ham and pineapple. This sweet-and-salty, ultra-saucy, totally cheesy pizza is prepped in just 10 minutes with the help of Pillsbury™ classic pizza crust, and the whole pie is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. Say “aloha!” to your new favorite five-ingredient meal.
Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean Soup
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 6 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 8
Slow cook Progresso® chicken broth with black beans for a spicy soup that’s perfect for dinner.
Spicy Barbecue Beans
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 12
Side dish ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this fall recipe featuring turkey and Progresso™ beans.
Tuscan Sausage and Bean Stew
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 6 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 6
Unravel the flavors of Italy with a wholesome sausage and bean stew made using Progresso® products.
One-Pot Creamy Spaghetti
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 195 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6
Every one-pot spaghetti claims it, but this one really IS the best! It starts with hearty Italian sausage, and instead of water, the noodles cook in a mixture of chicken broth and cream, so every bite is packed with amazing flavor and texture. There’s no question—this absolutely delicious creamy spaghetti is the ultimate low-maintenance meal! It’s done in 30 minutes flat with only seven ingredients and leaves you with hardly any dirty dishes.
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 7
Servings: 6
Craving something comforting and relatively quick? You need a recipe for tuna noodle casserole. Prepared Alfredo sauce is the perfect base for this extra creamy, Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole. From there, tuna, veggies, crispy breadcrumbs and shredded cheese come together to create a satisfying and supremely easy meal. Get ready to add your new favorite comfort dish into your recipe rotation.
5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 8 hr 35 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 12
If you have five minutes in the morning and a slow cooker, then we’ve got dinner! This 5-ingredient chili is made with pulled pork and cooks all day long so you have a heart- and home-warming dinner right when you walk in the door.
5-Ingredient Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 50 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 4
This five-ingredient easy chicken is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Slow-Cooker Mexican Pork Burrito Bowls
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 41 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 6 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 8
Try a new slow-cooker recipe that's easy to prep and easy to love. Set and forget these slow-cooker pork burrito bowl ingredients and wait for the playful aroma of chilies and spices to fill your house as it cooks during the day. Have your family build their own pork burrito bowls for a comforting meal that's super customizable.
Lightened-Up Stuffed Pepper Soup
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 30 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 6
Low calorie, quick prep time and practically zero cleanup. What’s not to love about this waistline-friendly stuffed pepper soup? Combine ground turkey, fresh peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and rice for a light meal that's perfect for cozy nights in with the family. Best of all, this low-calorie stuffed pepper soup comes together in one pot.
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 25 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 6
Turn up the heat (just a little) with this flavorful and hearty soup—ready in just 20 minutes!—inspired by a family-favorite Mexican dish. Get creative and make it your own with toppings like tortilla chips, jalapeños and cilantro.
Slow-Cooker Chili Verde
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 6 hr 25 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
Up your chili game with a little morning prep and your slow cooker. Enchilada sauce is the secret ingredient in our hearty and flavorful green chili.
Biscuit-Topped Cowboy Casserole
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 8
Famous cowboy casserole gets a delicious twist in this extra cheesy version topped with flaky Pillsbury™ Biscuits. It’s full of hearty ingredients like ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes and chiles, but hardly takes any time to throw together. That’s what we call a five-star meal.
Beef Chili Cornbread Bake
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 12
Servings: 6
This casserole combines a favorite combo for many – savory beef chili and sweet cornbread, for a complete dinner the whole family will love.
Chicken Taco Bubble-Up
0.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 0 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 8
Here's a fun new (and oh so simple) way for your family to enjoy tacos on a frosty December night.
Tuna Bow Tie Pasta Florentine
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 7 reviews.
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 0 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
Add fresh spinach and Italian plum tomatoes to some pantry ingredients you keep on hand. It's easy Italian tonight!
Salmon Cakes
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 29 reviews.
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 4
Here's a prize catch: a seafood recipe using cupboard-ready canned salmon.
Salmon-Corn Chowder
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 5
Looking for a hearty soup made usingCream Style Sweet Corn? Then check out this salmon-corn chowder that’s ready in 30 minutes – perfect for a dinner.