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This Chili’s salsa recipe is a family favorite copycat that uses simple ingredients and blends up in minutes!
Chili’s Copycat Salsa
Our family LOVES appetizers – especially chips and dip! We’re slightly obsessed.
This Chili’s salsa recipe is a copycat of one of our FAVORITES (we get it every time we are at Chili’s)! When we lived in Texas there was no Chili’s restaurant nearby so we had to make our own. Now we can enjoy it no matter where we are. 😉
There are only 4 main ingredients (plus seasonings) and it literally blends up in THREE minutes! Tons of flavor for something SO simple. It tastes just like the original!!
If you love Chili’s too check out our Chili’s Skillet Queso and Chili’s Enchilada Soup!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- For more than chips. Spoon it over tacos or use it to make Salsa Chicken. Use it for all of your Mexican food needs!
- Just THREE minutes! It literally blends and is ready to eat in no time at all – perfect for a last-minute easy appetizer.
- 4 main ingredients. Just add spices! This uses simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 8 minutes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies – We use ROTEL brand in mild, but you can choose “original” for a hotter salsa.
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, plus the juice
- 4 teaspoons diced canned jalapenos, NOT pickled – For a hotter salsa add extra jalapenos.
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic – see How to Mince Garlic
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 whole Roma tomatoes – chopped
How to Make Chili’s Salsa
- BLEND. Pour 1 entire can of tomatoes and green chilies, 1 entire can of whole tomatoes, 4 teaspoons of canned jalapeños, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes), ½ teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 chopped Roma tomatoes to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the desired consistency is reached. Keep it chunky or blend further for a smooth texture but do not overblend.
- ENJOY. Serve with store-bought or Homemade Tortilla Chips
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Ingredients
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes, plus the juice
- 4 teaspoons jalapenos, canned, diced, not pickled
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 whole roma tomatoes
Instructions
- Pour the can of tomatoes and green chilies, a can of whole tomatoes (with the juice), the canned jalapenos, onion powder, garlic salt, minced garlic, cumin, sugar, and chopped Roma tomatoes in a blender or food processor and blend until all combined.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
This salsa can be bottled for longer storage. We have a post on How to Can Salsa that you can follow.
The flavor of salsa is always best for the first couple of days, but it will keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Store in an airtight container or mason jar.
We love to gift this easy salsa to neighbors and friends. If you use a mason jar, be sure they know that it needs to be refrigerated and cannot be placed on a shelf.
Oh! I have to try this! Their chips and salsa is my favorite!!
I want to try this recipe! I have a question, are the jalapenos in a cann, the same as green chilies like the Hatch brand? I am a bit confused sorry. 🙂
Mmm I LOVE salsa! This looks amazing!
This looks amazing! I used to crave Chili’s salsa when I was pregnant with Ella. I made my husband go over and buy it by the pint. I can’t wait to make this!!
xoxo
I crave it all the time… prego or not prego!! You will love this recipe. It’s delish AND easy. 🙂
Yum yum yum! Can’t wait to try it.
You will LOVE it! It helps that it only takes 2 minutes to make too. 🙂
We love Chili’s salsa and always get it when we go there. This will be a must-try for hubby man!
You will love this, Wendy! Thx for stopping by and Merry Christmas!
I love love love their salsa! What a great copycat!
Thanks, girl! XO
Looks yummy! I love their salsa so I will have to try your recipe. I am pinning this so I can make it for New Year’s Eve.
You will love how easy and delicious this recipe is, Jen!! Have a Merry Christmas!
homemada salsa is the best! looks wonderful & like I need a big bowl!