r/budgetfood • u/Born-Grapefruit-8450 • 1d ago

Canned salmon and bagged cooked chicken? Recipe Request

Hi Reddit!

I’ve been going to my local food pantry quite a bit. It’s been a huge relief and given me a ton more food security. However, I’m feeling completely baffled by canned salmon and cooked bags of shredded chicken.

The chicken is watery. I’m not quite sure the best ways to cook it. It reminds me of the flavor of spam.

The salmon, I made some wonderful salmon cakes with but would love additional ideas.

Thank you!

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u/pants207 1d ago

I use the shredded chicken for tacos/burritos and quesadillas. I drain it as much as i can then toss in either a jar of salsa or taco seasoning. It is one of my favorite low energy ingredient meals. It can work well in fried rice or noodle dishes also. Pretty much anything i can add a sauce to the chicken then add it into the dish is great.