Feeling uninspired by boring ol' boneless chicken thighs or plain grilled chicken breasts? We’ve been there! Rather than go back to your same old standby recipes, do what we do and spice your chicken routine up, literally. Mexican food is known for its distinctive depth of spicy, savory flavors, which are perfect for adding a little kick to your chicken. Get inspired by these 40 Mexican-inspired chicken recipes, you might just find a new favorite among them.
When it comes to Mexican food, there are a few standout recipes we turn to again and again, and putting chicken in them helps add protein and make them extra satiating. Check out our cheesy chicken enchiladas, our Mexican fried chicken torta, or our chicken quesadillas to see what we mean. Admittedly, sometimes we turn to these dishes straight out of the freezer section and make them in our microwave, or order them from our local Mexican restaurant (or Chipotle!), but we swear, these recipes are nearly as easy, and are WAY more flavorful. Plus there’s no chance of a cold-on-the-outside, lava-in-the-middle situation or an unreasonable guac upcharge. Try our cheesy baked burritos, our air-fryer chimichangas, or our Chipotle burrito bowls and see for yourself just as doable at home your faves can be.
We’ve also got lots of riffs on these classics that are perfect for sharing, whether you’re making dinner for your family or serving a group at a party. Take enchiladas—we've added some variety and made them crowd-friendly in our chicken enchilada casserole, our green chile chicken skillet enchiladas, or our salsa verde chicken enchiladas. We also think our chicken taquitos, flautas, chicken empanadas, and our sopes would be great for as appetizers or as light bites for the main event. Pick and choose from these recipes, they're all sure to turn any occasion into something special.
Having a Cinco de Mayo party? Check out our favorite Mexican foods, party appetizers, and desserts too.