The best tex mex chicken recipes - 273 recipes
Top rated Tex mex chicken recipes
Fiesta Chicken Crock Pot
By Scrappin Broad
I make this for dinner often
- 4 chicken breast (frozen or raw)
- 1 packet Fiesta Ranch dip (by the salad dressing)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Rotel
- 1 can corn not drained
- 1 block cream cheese
Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
By ghudsontx
Easy to assemble, deliciously creamy and a great choice for once-a-month cooking
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 flour tortillas, softened (8 inches each)
- 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 (15-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
El Pollo Loco Chicken Marinade
By AzWench
El Pollo Loco Chicken is made with a delicious marinade
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon mild chili peppers finely minced (the key is to make sure they are VERY finely minced)
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 pounds of chicken for frying, cut up in the size you plan to serve
Applebee's Wonton Chicken Tacos
By Tom421
No take out here, a simple and easy recipe for one of my favorite Applebee's dishes
- 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce, any brand
- 4 tablespoons Asian sesame vinaigrette dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
- 2 to 4 wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons green onion tops
- fresh cilantro, to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
Quick Chicken Tortilla Bake
By CarolineNGa
Looking for a quick and easy meal? Chicken, tortillas, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes and cheddar cheese
- 2 - 10 3/4ounce can reduced fat and reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 12 (6 or 7 inch) corn tortillas, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup shredded taco cheese (4 ounces)
Paleo Comfort Foods' Chicken Tortilla-less Soup
By cosmos2015
Paleo Comfort Foods' Chicken Tortilla-less Soup is the healthy, hearty, and delicious recipe that you'll want to wh...
- 3 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, and skinless
- 3 tablespoons oil, your choice, divided
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of fajita or taco seasoning
- 1 large or 2 medium onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 to 2 poblano peppers, diced
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes or regular canned tomatoes
- juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- avocado, cubed and fresh cilantro, diced, to garnish
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
By á-9895
A perfect chicken tortilla soup recipe
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 cans Ro-Tel (I like the lime & cilantro, but the regular is fine)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 to 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder*
- 1 tablespoon chile powder*
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin*
- 1 tablespoon dried cilantro*
- Tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Tortilla Chicken Casserole
By á-14869
A delicious casserole fashioned off of the great flavors and ingredients you'd find in a chicken tortilla
- 8 multigrain flour tortillas
- 3 cups chicken, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup red pepper, chopped
- 19 ounces black beans
- 14 ounces canned corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup jalapeno monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Chicken Enchilada Dip Roll-Ups
By clawson
Perfect for a snack or appetizer, these Chicken Enchilada Dip Roll-Ups are the best!
- 2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/3 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced (I used my garlic press)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 Rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded - If you can find a southwest flavored chicken, that would be even better.
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 package jalapeno cheddar tortillas
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken
By natcat
Get ready for one of the easiest and most delicious meals ever - crockpot Mexican chicken
- 1 (3-pound) bag chicken breast tenderloins, frozen
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
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Avocado Chicken Salad
- 1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 or 3)
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 of an onion, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (or sub basil if you prefer)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Chicken Enchilada Soup - Chili's...
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz). can tomato sauce
- 1 (19 oz.) can enchilada sauce (or two 10 oz. cans)
- 6 small corn tortillas*, minced
- 16 oz. Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup co-jack cheese, shredded
- 1 22 oz. bag Tyson roasted and diced chicken, thawed
- 1 can whole kernel corn**, drained (optional)
- Garnishes: pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla strips
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Party-Friendly Mexican Chicken...
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/3 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4 tortillas
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Max & Erma's Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta processed cheese food, cubed
- 10 ounces can Rotel tomatoes and chilies
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 to 6 flour tortillas
- Colby Jack cheese, shredded or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
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Rotel Chicken Mexican Casserole
- 3 split fryer breasts cooked and cubed
- 1 bag of tortilla chips crushed
- 1 can of Rotel
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 small can of chopped green chilies
- 1 pound of Velveeta or American Cheese
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Chicken & White Bean Chili
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken cutlets, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 4 ounce cans chopped green chile peppers
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper-
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 14.5 ounce can low sodium chicken broth, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (15 ounces) small white beans
- 1 8 ounce can niblet corn
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
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Mexican Chicken Stuffed Shells
- 4 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 green onions, diced
- 1/2 each of red, green, yellow, & orange bell peppers, diced
- 3 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with chiles
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup of picante sauce
- 38 large pasta shells, cooked al dente
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Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
- ENCHILADA SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mild or medium salsa verde
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- ENCHILADAS:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 3 avocados, peeled and chopped
- 8 flour tortillas
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Crockpot Ranch Chicken Tacos
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- 1 package taco seasoning
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Suggested toppings: shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, diced avocado
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Skinny Chicken Sour Cream...
- 16 ounces fat-free sour cream
- 1 can fat-free cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (1/2 tablespoon dried)
- 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 can Mexican Rotel
- 1 cup chopped onions (optional)
- 8 low carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack and colby cheese blend
- 1 can diced green chiles
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Mexican Grilled Chicken Wrap
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups coleslaw blend, cabbage slaw mix
- 1/2 cup Kraft Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup Kraft Classic Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup Taco Bell Thick and Chunky Mild Salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
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Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
- 5 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- 1 (10-ounce) can of enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed (canned corn works just fine, but drain it first)
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 8 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
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