16 Salsa Dinner Ideas That Go Far Beyond Chips
A jar of salsa can do a lot more than sit beside a bowl of chips. These recipes use salsa as an easy shortcut for adding bold flavor, spice, and saucy richness to dinner without a lot of extra prep. From hearty family meals to simple weeknight favorites, each one turns a basic pantry staple into something more satisfying. They make it easy to get a flavorful dinner on the table without overcomplicating things.
Baked Salsa Chicken
If you are looking for a great tasting weeknight dinner, this Baked Salsa Chicken is it. Salsa, cheese and cilantro make for an easy meal with only 15 minutes prep.
Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
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.
BBQ Salsa Meatloaf
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.
Mexican Beef And Rice Casserole
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!
Salsa Verde Beef
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)!
Leftover Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Perfect for using up those leftover carnitas! Using only 4 ingredients this Carnitas Quesadillas Recipe comes together fast, perfect for lunch or busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Salsa Chili
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.
Salsa Verde Chicken Stacked Enchiladas
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.
Creamy Salsa Chicken
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!
Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
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.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Queso
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.
Salsa Verde Chicken (Crock Pot)
This Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It’s an easy dump-and-go crockpot recipe.
Salsa Rice
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.
Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna with Barbacoa
Take your lasagna south of the border with this easy Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna with Barbacoa! Spicy and saucy shredded beef and soft tortillas replace the classic ingredients in this fun, twisted weeknight meal.
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
Simmered in a blend of spices with salsa and rich adobo sauce, this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is flavorful and versatile. Add it to your favorite shredded chicken recipes, like nachos, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or a salad for a simple but delicious dinner everyone will love.
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This easy Enchilada Skillet brings bold flavor and comforting layers to your dinner table with zero fuss. It’s a crowd-pleasing, cheesy dish you’ll want to make on repeat.
