5 Long-Lasting Chicken Recipes for Survival – Prepper's Guide to Self-Sustained Meals

In times of crisis, food becomes one of the most crucial resources. As preppers, we often focus on long-term food storage, but what about meals we can prepare on the spot that offer both comfort and nourishment? Chicken is a versatile and protein-rich option, but during a survival situation, fresh ingredients may not always be available.

This post covers five chicken recipes designed for long-lasting survival scenarios. Using ingredients that can be stockpiled or sourced through self-sustained farming, these meals will provide you and your family with vital nutrition when it’s most needed.

Canned chicken can be a prepper’s best friend. It’s long-lasting, easy to store, and versatile. This recipe combines canned chicken with root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions—all items that store well or can be grown in a survival garden.

• Ingredients: Canned chicken, root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions), chicken broth (optional), salt, pepper, dried thyme, and rosemary.

• Instructions: In a large pot, combine the canned chicken and broth. Add chopped vegetables and season with herbs. Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

This stew is hearty, filling, and perfect for cold nights when you need something to keep the whole family nourished.

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Rice is a staple in any prepper’s pantry, and combined with dehydrated or canned chicken, you can create a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare even when resources are limited.

• Ingredients: Rice, canned chicken or dehydrated chicken, water, powdered milk, dried onions, and mixed vegetables.

• Instructions: Cook the rice according to package directions. In a large bowl, mix the rice with chicken and vegetables. Add powdered milk and water to create a creamy sauce, then bake the casserole at 350°F for 25 minutes.

This recipe makes a filling meal that can be stretched to serve multiple people, perfect for large families or groups.

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Chicken jerky is one of the best options for preserving meat long-term, and it’s lightweight, making it an excellent snack during bug-out scenarios.

• Ingredients: Chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and honey (optional).

• Instructions: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Marinate in salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and honey (if available) for 24 hours. Dehydrate using a solar dehydrator or an oven set at the lowest possible temperature for 6-8 hours.

Chicken jerky provides a protein-packed snack that’s easy to store and transport, perfect for bug-out bags or emergency kits.

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When it comes to survival, simplicity is key. This chicken soup recipe uses canned or freeze-dried chicken, water, and dried herbs. The ingredients are all shelf-stable, making this a go-to meal in a crisis.

• Ingredients: Canned chicken or freeze-dried chicken, water, dried celery, dried carrots, dried onions, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.

• Instructions: Combine chicken, water, and dried herbs in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

This soup is not only nourishing but easy to make with minimal ingredients, helping you stretch your food supply.

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Lentils are a highly nutritious, protein-rich food that stores well and can easily be combined with canned or dehydrated chicken to make a hearty stew that lasts days.

• Ingredients: Canned or dehydrated chicken, lentils, water, salt, pepper, and a variety of dried herbs.

• Instructions: Cook lentils in water until tender, about 30 minutes. Add in the chicken and seasoning, then let the mixture simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

This stew is perfect for maintaining energy during physically demanding survival situations and can be stored for days without refrigeration.

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Stockpiling food doesn’t mean sacrificing variety or taste. These five chicken recipes are designed to use shelf-stable or self-sustained ingredients that will keep you and your family nourished in any survival situation. Knowing how to make versatile meals during a crisis is just one aspect of preparedness.

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In an emergency, having a well-stocked pantry with versatile ingredients allows you to create nourishing meals with limited resources.

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