If it's high time to spice up your evening meals, these are the best Mexican chicken recipes 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. Plus, some desserts to make the meal fantástica.
Chicken Mole Tostadas
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 in this showy and scrumptious Mexican chicken recipe.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Salsa Tortas
Transform a jar of salsa and a couple of pounds of chicken into a masterful Mexican chicken recipe 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.
Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
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 quick to prepare: The chicken, tortillas, and vegetables grill for only about 20 minutes.
Mely's Enchiladas Suizas
"Walk into a diner anywhere in the country, and you will find chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and enchiladas suizas," all of which originated in Mexico City, says Mely Martinez, who designed this Mexican chicken recipe 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.
Pozole with Pinto Beans and Queso Fresco
Just stew it. Our colorful, fresh twist on a classic Mexican chicken pozole recipe tastes richer and more complex than most, thanks toroasted tomatillos. Beans, hominy, and a healthy dose of shredded or leftover chicken give this Mexican-style chicken soup its staying power.
Ancho Chile Chicken with Poblanos and Tomatillos
A mere seven ingredients are transformed into a weeknight feast 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 flour tortillas for serving. BHG 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!"
Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
This Mexican chicken recipe gives new meaning to the phrase "taste the rainbow." Its Instagram-ready layers are almost as impressive as its fresh flavors. Almost. The sweet mango complements the spicy jalapeños and savory chicken.
Spice-Rubbed Chicken and Poblano Tacos
Chicken taco recipes can err on the bland side. Let's face it: Chicken + tortilla = far-from-colorful or intriguing. 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.
Chicken-Stuffed Hatch Chiles
Stuffed peppers rarely pack this much punch. Medium-hot hatch chiles cradle the cheesy Mexican chicken recipe. It's all topped with a cilantro cream sauce that might lead to a plate-licking moment. (No shame.)
Chicken Chilaquiles
Make the most of leftover corn tortillas in this Mexican chicken recipe. The traditional casserole 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.
Mango Chicken Tinga
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 BHG fan Cindy declares is "Fantastic and addicting!" For tropical pizzazz, serve each bowl of tinga with slices of pineapple and lime.
Flautas de Pollo
A rich blend of cumin, cinnamon, and cloves creates out-of-this-world flavor in this Mexican chicken recipe, 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 chicken recipe with salsa, Mexican crema, queso, or guacamole.
Mexican Desserts for a Sweet Ending
Treat yourself and your friends and family to a sweet indulgence after enjoying these Mexican chicken recipes.
- Nothing says Mexican dessert like churros, and this fun Fiesta-Ready Churro Bar is build-your-own fun.
- A classic Tres Leches Cake will be greeted with a chorus of "ooohs" and "ahhhs" by delighted diners.
- Mango-Horchata Rice Pudding is a creamy taste of Mexico with tropical flavors that may make you think you can hear the palm trees swaying.
- No list of Mexican desserts would be complete without flan. This Vanilla Flan with Butterscotch Sauce amps up the mild taste of flan for an extra-special dessert.
