Mexican Chicken Recipes

Our MOST favorite Mexican chicken recipes including main dishes, appetizers, and soups are all packed with zesty flavor!

Zesty Chicken Recipes Everyone Loves

We make Mexican chicken recipes ALL the time! Many of these recipes can be used as main dishes or appetizers – they’re so versatile!

Protein like chicken can naturally take on a variety of flavor profiles and tastes and these robust flavors are perfect! Onions, garlic, Mexican oregano, chili powder, chipotle peppers, and cumin, along with Green Chili Sauce, Red Chili Sauce, and Salsa are tell-tale ingredients of yummy Mexican cuisine.

From make-ahead to freezer-friendly. Many of these dishes can be prepped or frozen ahead of time, and all of them are simple!

Our Top 10 Mexican Chicken Recipes

5 from 78 votes

Chicken Flautas

Deliciously cheesy, filled chicken flautas can be fried, air-fried, or even baked for the perfect appetizer or dinner at your next fiesta.

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4.99 from 152 votes

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with sour cream are simple and tasty! With 10 minutes prep, these are a weeknight staple.

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5 from 84 votes

Chicken Tacos

Skip the wait and cost – whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!

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4.97 from 309 votes

Chicken Quesadilla

This easy, cheesy chicken quesadilla is a crowd favorite. Filled with a delicious homemade sauce, these hand-held bites are irresistible!

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5 from 929 votes

Taquitos Recipe

Everyone loves these classic taquitos! They're fried to golden perfection and are great as appetizers or even a main dish.

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5 from 126 votes

Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are like a crispy burrito, stuffed with chicken + cheese. Everyone will love this simple restaurant-style recipe!

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5 from 111 votes

Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe

Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!

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5 from 389 votes

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!

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5 from 85 votes

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A simplified version of a family favorite, this chicken enchilada casserole preps in 10 minutes for an easy crowd-pleaser!

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5 from 7 votes

Chicken Fajitas

Slathered in seasoning and bursting with flavor, sizzling chicken fajitas are on the table in only 30 minutes!

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More Mexican Chicken Dishes

5 from 16 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.

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5 from 5 votes

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Prepped in minutes, these honey lime chicken enchiladas are packed with bold citrus flavors and the perfect amount of spice.

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5 from 38 votes

Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!

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5 from 10 votes

Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Juicy Salsa Verde Chicken is moist and delicious. It is simple with the perfect level of spice, for a quick and tasty dinner option!

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5 from 19 votes

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Salsa chicken is your ticket to a 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! And it's all baked in one pan for easy clean up!

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5 from 6 votes

Mexican Chicken

Mexican chicken is topped with salsa and cheese for a tasty quick meal that takes chicken to the next spice level!

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5 from 17 votes

Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Green chili chicken is easy and delicious. Topped with cheese and green chili sauce guarantees it will become a new favorite in no time!!

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4.95 from 53 votes

Mexican Lasagna

Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.

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5 from 6 votes

Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Crunchy and fresh chicken taco salad is a weeknight dinner dream! Easy, flavorful, and a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken is such a simple, flavorful crock pot recipe! It is a tasty crock pot meal made with pantry staples!

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5 from 11 votes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Make dinnertime a breeze with these delicious and simple Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. They're delicious and easy to prepare!

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5 from 13 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are flavored with salsa and prepped in minutes. You'll never find an easier way to enjoy tacos!

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5 from 22 votes

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cream cheese chicken enchiladas are thick and creamy with a touch of spice. They prep in minutes for a favorite weeknight dish!

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4.94 from 15 votes

White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Cheesy white chicken enchiladas are so creamy with just the right amount of green chili spice. They're simple and delicious!

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5 from 10 votes

Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe

This Chicken burrito bowl is so easy and adaptable to your taste. It is a light, healthy, and filling meal!

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4.99 from 662 votes

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!

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4.98 from 42 votes

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.

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5 from 6 votes

Arroz Con Pollo

Simple arroz con pollo is a Mexican-spiced dish the entire family will LOVE. This one-pot wonder is sure to be a hit!

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5 from 126 votes

Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are like a crispy burrito, stuffed with chicken + cheese. Everyone will love this simple restaurant-style recipe!

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4.98 from 42 votes

Chicken Taco Soup

Our favorite chicken taco soup is a dump-and-go slow cooker favorite, it's perfectly spiced and easily doubled!

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4.99 from 160 votes

Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Perfectly spiced, creamy chicken enchilada soup is an easy slow cooker favorite. It's perfect for busy days!

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4.97 from 26 votes

Mexican Corn Soup Recipe

Delicious Mexican Chicken and Corn Soup filled with chicken, corn, tomatoes, cheese, & lots of seasonings! This Chicken Corn Soup recipe is so simple and can be made in 20 minutes!

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4.98 from 224 votes

Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup

Thick and cheesy Chili's chicken enchilada soup tastes just the original! With mostly shelf-stable ingredients it's our favorite go-to soup.

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4.99 from 54 votes

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Nothing like a warm bowl of tortilla soup on a chilly winter day! This lighter version of chicken tortilla soup is healthy, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients.

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5 from 58 votes

Green Chili Chicken Soup Recipe

Perfectly spiced Green Chili Chicken Soup is like an enchilada in soup form! It's hearty, delicious, and is always a crowd pleaser.

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5 from 8 votes

Caldo de Pollo

Grandma's famous caldo de pollo is a cozy chicken soup filled with chicken, rice, and Mexican spices and flavors!

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5 from 8 votes

Mexican Soup Recipe

Filling and flavorful Mexican soup is packed with chicken, beans, and veggies with just a little bit of heat!!

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