{"id":242435,"date":"2026-04-08T03:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242435"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:00:01","slug":"14-recipes-that-elevate-canned-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242435\/14-recipes-that-elevate-canned-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Recipes That Elevate Canned Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canned ingredients are one of the easiest ways to make dinner quickly. They\u2019re already cooked, affordable, and easy to store. If you look in your pantry, we\u00a0guarantee you&#8217;ll find items like canned beans,\u00a0tomatoes, corn, soups, chicken, tuna, etc. One of the hardest things, though, is looking at them and wondering what to cook with canned ingredients. We&#8217;re sharing a roundup of 14 recipes using canned ingredients. They&#8217;ll help you create comforting casseroles and hearty soups for easy weeknight dinners.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6283464865218560 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-spaghetti-13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fQHqszWa1iqGuh5horKbWnpQEDLqulcrOD4d4cFs3rVX285XQOzyGuUPSDMj6rurnyj3yIiV70iDD-1ULv3456NkUKRJNocDoibfHWXrlrUDK9gGLgp-IQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEANNE BENAVIDEZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ODESSA, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_xp7W85iRl82IOZjeDogBGsHUqwhMp6t3y8m9wWy0Dm88Rh1ghZF6HrFmMfZGUCuqa7ZaV8IST5JSCP_dEqZqLwszL8M_q4RqNXHO3Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-spaghetti-13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Spaghetti<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a great comfort dish. My sister gave me the recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family&#8217;s taste. My friends also request this when we have potluck dinners. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and hot garlic bread. You&#8217;ll be a hit with everyone.&#8221; &#8211; Jeanne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/tuna-noodle-casserole-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p2RguPqMxtlVugGIxLl0tjCRCtDEeGHD7HuoZoygjZ4vx8qQpQ0wVyBXlxBTNOTngyOMwS7KhWiZSCfIoH9C7o2jO17J_y0lIsQR-waAH9bJDx3glis\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARIANNE GLEASON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CINCINNATI, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/L5ovoTbhBEE9KeR19IG2LJhyPXFydJLiQ_JvN3Q7hlVKZBuTCzI07rxcou9J3-PZediAiXntpsO5YU6YD6cAPkIf5EprVl6u8i1r-A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/tuna-noodle-casserole-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuna Noodle Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick and easy casserole to make for a weeknight dinner. Serve with a salad and you&#8217;re all set!&#8221; &#8211; Marianne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/creamy-soup\/zuppa-tuscana-hillbilly-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/V1Qj9fypH28puztID23Z8WeiZ5VpSM4d0O11JPrCF78-XpkTD8LUjFaO3-SVUrVeu1b6IZAOtZJvNCPyAKaFTl39OEPvNR645KOyz4uiTfoqMD3tmoN0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA MILLER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MOUNTAIN CITY, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iyYIb2CEkvRjd80mi_UBAeW09C7UmiqqhGcaIzAQHZMJoRnS9eFIRAJanqKCvOh3EyhrFEBOWHWZzCy8Ha0pdWFuYGEDmDE37zhK_VU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/creamy-soup\/zuppa-tuscana-hillbilly-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zuppa Toscana Hillbilly Style<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Don&#8217;t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. This soup comes together quickly and easily. It is satisfying and delicious.&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-taco-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DNYyguUhOMz6Co4OvsQ8MhSX3jUlQg0oDl6qJAaNcT2UL54_Co7GmjWrQT1nT2l2wLP9Nt72fWBzoiOqlRd-Ug2Ju6HFTiVFYizyZvZjGxKLwEKID1ka\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VICKI WACASEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GREENVILLE, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9Si-mFzeyCdhJRyZrddLbOxjjskfv4Oe8UlchU0im3wUV4AYXET9pwYMx7oCXFterRZDK26SdT2zRmyULDXm2Fm9ZyPkpFytjE6Al9E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-taco-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Taco Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is great for those chilly days or to make ahead and take camping. This is also a great meal for the Crock Pot.&#8221; &#8211; Vicki<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/the-best-chicken-divan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WgndAH4n4Nuo2LfraG-6_IY9mAaayGjB3Xoj2BaP6fdEly0oQHBe9_iLsMPd3rqVQ-FjzmDEuMLKI9ED0iToZlbu14waPcSBzg1MkMq1x4mu65ayydgb\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BONNIE ROBERTS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LEWISTON, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kOgiQL7XFwM6JeUuFgh8Tp_r8mtQ900JIPY41cGJJQoxM46oQ7Wv7YRfPckoVdm9UPwRqKQJ5EtDXM7cuEBLP22sh1xEFAOiHx495vc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/the-best-chicken-divan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Chicken Divan<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Well, this is the famous 1st Dinner recipe. When I was single, I served this to the guys that I had over for dinner for the first time. They were always impressed and always asked me to make it again. Try it, it works. I serve it with biscuits or bread.&#8221; &#8211; Bonnie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cajun-corn-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/q8vDRpAHmEHc-qbXJ5ZVVaW_Qr3sl5OuSUJzoqz_YpC2HqDGoyED5cWKdxNOiI2800ycV2_ohjDoTLE2zVjQzzeb3CnvSAKxw4Q-RVZ3LbJInkPbpeqz\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cajun-corn-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cajun Corn Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Cajun Corn soup is a thick comforting soup full of smoky sausage and sweet corn. This is the ultimate comfort food to keep you warm.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/soup-beef-soup\/8-can-taco-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sWiF7DmvlQ5F0pbPsfkpcRkz79iF8___mHCuRykbteK3Sy5elf3ojzpSZodbbR_ynDViGF8Lk_seiNK1Z1YRQ0N-eXWpZ5U_EtQPmIUhy9f-zDdB6VJ6\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CINDI MARIE BAUER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MARSHFIELD, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SDhh9uEv94QBm1d2ThkNnCnCvwkGQndVfn_eqCeNsd-ngtwEiTFrGtuaNQsMAWXD3ZJNGkmLHXgx89XzY1nvXRgyg0ZskMNMwhxYHkTRzuumJYi-w-EU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/soup-beef-soup\/8-can-taco-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Cans Taco Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick &#8216;n easy soup to put together. My husband and I especially enjoyed this soup the next day, as the seasonings seem to meld together in the soup a bit more. We also enjoyed the soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches.&#8221; &#8211; Cindi Marie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/mexican-chicken-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TyhPvmptEieGXakOp9qHfObR1-ch3YYx9a76W5CWEMIb2ViB0qns5Omspu1hNjjAgGnJfINmflSnycJ4QNGdOhSOE5OCpmcTGHCMqpmGtuwp2GSw_qsWvg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JESSICA TAYLOR<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BEAUMONT, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ENCI3QVxInjHoQrIBX5qFHebxjlVvlj5KuO-IfIYxqXS9TFXYML-nbQOj1Do7sQL6O5qMMzoFlnygv_mDHl36QhC971Z6Qdq86VkxAI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/mexican-chicken-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Chicken Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This dish is my family&#8217;s comfort food and it is spicy! We love this so much, someone always brings it to holiday dinners! We all have our own way of making it, but this way is my favorite.&#8221; &#8211; Jessica<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooked-white-chicken-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IZBGxAvOoSkzAh9l50g2RXz-R4hZbcHEM5WsTs0qHiwSZdrN7P6c2JLpo629toesAuaec3wW0IQQzePeVWG67Hn3oNlJieuCog4OKnYtgbDw_Fo2JX2T7w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TIFFANY ASH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WOODBURN, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/B7UTlfw2NBS0uQoFNklI3KT51adVDIMA9r7u1mnPckTVzjNC-9OGKphksg6n_aTHst8FIjURTCXEY-O4k0EAeipajT_cp13wkZRO2dM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooked-white-chicken-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooked White Chicken Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been perfecting this recipe for the last 6 months trying to enhance each component and marry together the most amazing experience for chili lovers. I&#8217;m all about flavor and not singeing my taste buds off my tongue. However, for those who like to heat it up a bit, just add fresh jalapenos until your heart&#8217;s content.&#8221; &#8211; Tiffany<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/mexican-cornbread-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-EFUwsU6SzZJfqKjUkmtoahPMcYasLqe79oDCqFlqjt_1KcBMZaEW-xR5TC5sAEv4n0ispqtp_rP53qXGvukiPUmRtmRXZO5hGUO39R4QHZ3XMpFUyI3JA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANGELA (GRAMMY) DERBY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHARLOTTE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/tAXzALwOXLXbtmi4o33Yqgl7DTjxjRPz3_peIKVATIp_kb6jkkisZIXuS-K-NhSNQD8FsAVcCuhLSk9RnZhBp5PqXiw0H5hwxLigbPk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/mexican-cornbread-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Cornbread Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The only problem I had with this dish was&#8230; no leftovers! This is a super easy casserole that your family will love. A little spicy and a little sweet, perfect combination with the cornbread and taco meat.&#8221; &#8211; Angela<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/buffalo-style-chicken-and-rice-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a28h5CevYXNu_9EpmrKkEktrD_BsefGDdxt6iFncdt47u1xiDki1OeHsrta4wY4VA2RfKDhIhZCKP3W7QKqNNPtyIuVQtxqKH5gsMwTjhUs9obANq59BWg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JULIE PENMAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SALT LAKE CITY, UT<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2-led0aN9JtiwsgwnelbisrYT1kQd07hX40z7J9bR6Ypoi4y_hCTbYL9W7NRC3F8n6-d-SvAsKXkbE6-GXAow6xi3NRv85_OM-d0s2I=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/chili\/buffalo-style-chicken-and-rice-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffalo Style Chicken and Rice Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This healthy and hearty soup combines the same great flavors of Frank&#8217;s brand hot wings served with carrots and celery with blue cheese dressing. But, this is a less guilty, less messy recipe that you eat with a spoon. It&#8217;s a cross between Buffalo chicken chili and vegetable and wild rice soup.&#8221; &#8211; Julie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/rotel-chicken-spaghetti-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OzIlDm4xcu9JJV9pLS8_zkAyVYNjMHNvzdbW8XwPiaFBPJGLURtPTWpFJ1Ci_kdAgPzeJC-qvRJDValw0x0DeAnik0M9htWSXIVpi8osIg09ikX_HG0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNY POWERS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ABINGDON, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KglrGUyG_iBKp2IBmXRFLTAWg2tmITXI7HrHyPiYVlt85-2BamSfr4kgHtgTTp74thlGd0eSjlDLivyjJHRgNZH4yIsGlSE55cfAFg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/rotel-chicken-spaghetti-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confetti Chicken Spaghetti Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is such a colorful and tasty recipe. Whenever I make this, folks always ask for the recipe. 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