Recipes and Cooking Chicken Recipes Mexican Chicken Recipes 14 Delicious Mexican Chicken Recipes to Add to Your Meal Rotation Once you see how easy—and delicious—these Mexican chicken dishes are, you’ll want them every night. By Karla Walsh Updated on March 17, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jacob Fox It's high time to spice up your evening meals, and these are the best Mexican chicken dishes for the job. With classics like tacos and enchiladas and versatile shredded chicken recipes, this collection of our Test Kitchen's favorite Mexican-style options offers plenty of variety and bold flavors the family will ask for again and again. 01 of 14 Chicken Mole Tostadas View Recipe Jacob Fox Meet your new signature sauce: mole. Our weeknight-friendly rendition of the traditional sauce is a beautifully-balanced blend of chiles, tomatoes, almonds, onion, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, and chocolate. Trust us on those last two; they bring just enough warmth and depth of flavor. Simmer chicken thighs in the sauce, then shred and spoon it atop crispy tostada shells for a showy and scrumptious Mexican chicken dish. 02 of 14 Pressure Cooker Chicken Salsa Tortas View Recipe Marty Baldwin Transform a jar of salsa and a couple of pounds of chicken into a Mexican chicken dish masterpiece in 35 minutes. Everyone will be fooled into thinking you've baked this succulent, saucy Mexican chicken breast recipe all day. Only you need to know the pressure cooker did nearly all of the work. Pressure Cooker Smoky Habanero Hot Sauce 03 of 14 Grilled Chicken-Finger Fajitas with Peppers and Onions View Recipe Andy Lyons Keep it simple, and please a crowd with this Mexican chicken fajita recipe. Serve it on a loaded platter and ask guests to help themselves. Not only is this ready for a dinner party, but it's also easy: The chicken, vegetables, and even tortillas, grill for only about 20 minutes. 14 Vegetarian Mexican Recipes That Are Satisfying and Flavorful 04 of 14 Mely's Enchiladas Suizas View Recipe Carson Downing "Walk into a diner anywhere in the country, and you will find chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and enchiladas suizas," all of which originate in Mexico City, says Mely Martinez, who designed this Mexican chicken dish as a nod to her family's homeland. These enchiladas feature layers of a simple, herbaceous salsa verde, chicken tucked inside rolled tortillas, even more salsa verde, and a generous topping of Oaxaca cheese. Yes, please. 05 of 14 Pozole with Pinto Beans and Queso Fresco View Recipe Linda Pugliese Just stew it. Our colorful, fresh twist on a classic Mexican chicken pozole recipe tastes richer and more complex than most, thanks to roasted tomatillos. Beans, hominy, and a healthy dose of shredded or leftover chicken give this Mexican-style chicken soup its staying power. 06 of 14 Ancho Chile Chicken with Poblanos and Tomatillos View Recipe Blaine Moats A mere seven ingredients are transformed into a weeknight masterpiece in this easy sheet-pan supper. The roasted peppers, onions, and spiced chicken bake on separate sides of the same pan, while you prepare the cheese and tortillas for serving. BH&G reader Natalia says of this dinner, "I would give this recipe 10 stars, if I could. It is so tasty…it is such an easy one-pan dish!" How to Make Tortillas in 3 Easy Steps 07 of 14 Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad with Jalapeño Dressing View Recipe Jason Donnelly This Mexican chicken dish gives new meaning to the phrase "taste the rainbow." Its Instagram-ready salad layers are almost as impressive as its fresh flavors. Almost. The sweet mango complements the spicy jalapeños and savory chicken. 24 Main Dish Salad Recipes Perfect for Fresh Weeknight Meals 08 of 14 Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Poblano Tacos View Recipe Andy Lyons Chicken taco recipes can err on the bland side. Let's face it: Chicken + tortilla = far-from-colorful or enticing, especially compared to saucy birria and succulent al pastor. But we're changing the game with these poblano, chile, and cumin-infused tacos. A splash of cream gives the recipe the just-right level of cooling richness to balance the spice. 09 of 14 Cheesy Chicken-Chile Quesadillas View Recipe Andy Lyons A cumin-cayenne dry rub makes this Mexican chicken dish something you'll dream about. Of course, a double dose of cheese and smoky grilled peppers don't hurt, either. Pair it with bowls of fresh guacamole and salsa for a dunk-a-thon dinner. 10 of 14 Chicken-Stuffed Hatch Chiles View Recipe Brie Passano Stuffed peppers rarely pack this much punch. Medium-hot hatch chiles cradle the cheesy Mexican chicken dish. It's all topped with a cilantro cream sauce that might lead to a plate-licking moment. (No shame.) 11 of 14 Tomatillo Shredded Chicken View Recipe Andy Lyons A jar of salsa verde, a big handful of cilantro, a few garlic cloves, and some fresh lime juice blend into a sauce so good that we'd eat it with a spoon. Or, you know, as the star of this slow cooker Mexican-style chicken recipe. The vibrant green mixture infuses each ounce of chicken with flair as they marry in the slow cooker. Pile the shredded chicken on a platter of nachos, tuck it inside tacos, or fold it into omelets. 12 of 14 Chicken Chilaquiles View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Make the most of leftover corn tortillas in this Mexican chicken casserole idea. The traditional one-dish meal combines crispy baked tortillas and chili-spiced chicken to add to your comfort food menu. Enjoy leftovers reheated and topped with fried or poached eggs for brunch the next day. 13 of 14 Mango Chicken Tinga View Recipe Karla Conrad Introducing a Mexican chicken and rice recipe that offers the ideal blend of sweet and heat. Chopped mango, cinnamon, and ginger transform chicken broth into a luscious Mexican chicken stew that BH&G fan Cindy declares is "Fantastic and addicting!" For tropical pizzazz, serve each bowl of tinga with slices of pineapple and lime. 14 of 14 Flautas de Pollo View Recipe Peter Krumhardt A rich blend of cumin, cinnamon, and cloves creates out-of-this-world flavor in these Mexican chicken flautas, and that's only the filling. The exterior is a crisp, golden-fried tortilla—think of these as homemade taquitos (that taste way better than the ones in the freezer aisle). Serve this Mexican shredded chicken option with salsa, Mexican crema, queso, or guacamole. How to Make Your Own Restaurant-Quality Fresh Guacamole at Home Was this page helpful? 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