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12 Genius Ways to Turn a Jar of Salsa into a Flavor-Packed Dinner

Got a jar of salsa sitting in your pantry? It’s time to put it to delicious use. These 12 genius dinner recipes take that humble jar and transform it into bold, flavor-packed meals with minimal effort. Get ready to spice things up—literally!

Salsa Verde Chicken Stacked Enchiladas

Salsa Verde Chicken Stacked Enchiladas
Photo Credit: Erica’s Recipes.

Stacked enchiladas is an easy salsa verde chicken casserole with chicken, green salsa, and cheese layered with corn tortillas for a lighter dinner idea for the whole family. Naturally gluten-free, this chicken verde casserole uses 2-Ingredient Salsa Verde Chicken or rotisserie chicken for speedy preparation. The result is a light chicken enchilada recipe you can feel good about.

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Creamy Salsa Chicken

Creamy Salsa Chicken
Photo Credit: Cooking with Karli.

Creamy Salsa Chicken is a flavorful, quick dinner using only 3 ingredients! Creamy Salsa Chicken can be made in either a crockpot or an Instant Pot! Salsa, chicken and cream cheese is all it takes to make this easy meal!

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Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Photo Credit: Slow Cooker Meals.

This Crock Pot Salsa Chicken is slow-cooked in a flavorful and creamy salsa blend until it is tender and juicy and packed with fresh Mexican flavors! It can be served with tacos, rice, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish.

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Queso

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Queso
Photo Credit: Sweetly Splendid.

This easy to make Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a delicious combination of chicken and salsa and then topped with creamy queso. It makes an excellent weeknight meal that the entire family will love. You can use this chicken in burrito bowls, tacos, or serve it with rice and beans.

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Salsa Verde Chicken (Crock Pot)

Salsa Verde Chicken (Crock Pot)
Photo Credit: Sweetly Splendid.

This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It’s an easy dump-and-go crockpot recipe.

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Salsa Rice

Salsa Rice
Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

With easy to stock ingredients and about 20 minutes you can get this Salsa Rice on the table. It is an excellent busy weeknight side dish choice.

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Leftover Pork Carnitas Quesadillas

Leftover Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Photo Credit: The Schmidty Wife.

Perfect for using up those leftover carnitas! Using only 4 ingredients this Carnitas Quesadillas Recipe comes together fast, perfect for lunch or busy weeknights!

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Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
Photo Credit: Grits and Pinecones.

Salsa Verde Chicken Chili is for you if you are craving a comforting chicken chili with great flavor and a unique twist! This easy dish is made with salsa verde, a tomatillo-based green sauce, giving it a bright, tangy flavor that your whole family will love.

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BBQ Salsa Meatloaf

BBQ Salsa Meatloaf
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

BBQ Salsa Meatloaf is a tangy, slightly spicy meatloaf that kicks up Mom’s meatloaf with some favorite flavors. Comfort food never tasted so good.

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Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole

Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole is an easy, cheesy, delicious ground beef skillet dinner loaded with Mexican beefy taco flavor that your whole family will love!

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Salsa Verde Beef

Salsa Verde Beef
Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

A generous chuck roast is slowly cooked in salsa verde and a variety of peppers, onions, and seasonings for a delicious meal that’s sure to be a huge hit with the whole family. The meal prep is quick and the flavor is amazing, making this a delicious salsa verde beef recipe for Taco Tuesday (or any day of the week)!

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Slow Cooker Salsa Chili

Slow Cooker Salsa Chili
Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

With just 15 minutes of prep time you’ll have this beefy Slow Cooker Salsa Chili simmering away for a fun game day meal or no-fuss dinner on a busy day.

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