14 Easy Mexican Dinner Recipes to Make at Home
Fourteen weeknight-friendly Mexican dinners — tacos, enchiladas, skillets, and bowls — with macros and cost per serving for each.
The average Mexican restaurant entrée runs $16–20 before chips and a tip. Most of the dishes on it are built from tortillas, beans, rice, and a well-seasoned protein — some of the cheapest staples in the store. These fourteen dinners bring the same flavors home for a few dollars a serving: tacos, enchiladas, skillets, and bowls that don't require hunting down specialty ingredients.
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1. Salsa Shredded Chicken Tacos
36g protein430 cal$1.90/serving40 min
Juicy chicken simmered in salsa until it shreds with a fork, piled into warm tortillas for the easiest taco night ever.
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2. Chicken Enchilada Casserole
36g protein510 cal$1.90/serving50 min
All the saucy, cheesy joy of enchiladas stacked lasagna-style, no rolling required.
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3. Turkey Burrito Bowl
34g protein380 cal$1.80/serving25 min
Seasoned ground turkey, rice, beans, and fresh toppings served in a bowl with lime crema for a customizable Mexican-inspired dinner.
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4. Tamale Pie
30g protein560 cal$1.60/serving60 min
Zesty chili-spiced beef and sweet corn baked under a golden cornbread crust that soaks up all the savory juices.
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5. Carne Asada Grilled Chicken
52g protein380 cal$2.80/serving35 min
Cumin-charred chicken thighs kissed with lime and citrus, a patio classic that's never dry.
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6. Chicken Tinga Tacos
36g protein320 cal$2.00/serving30 min
Shredded chicken simmered in smoky chipotle tomato sauce, bright with fresh cilantro and crunch.
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7. Barbacoa Shredded Beef
54g protein420 cal$3.00/serving120 min
Low and slow beef that melts into tender, savory strands, the foundation of epic tacos and burritos.
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8. Chorizo Scrambled Eggs Dinner
28g protein480 cal$1.60/serving20 min
Spiced sausage and fluffy eggs with peppers and onions, equally at home at breakfast or a quick dinner.
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9. Chicken Enchilada Skillet
40g protein520 cal$2.30/serving45 min
Shredded chicken, tortillas, and cheese baked in red sauce until golden, a Tex-Mex favorite that reheats beautifully.
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10. Carne Guisada
40g protein440 cal$2.30/serving60 min
Tender cubed beef in a savory tomato and potato stew, a homey classic that fills the house with warmth.
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11. Bean and Cheese Burritos
19g protein520 cal$1.10/serving20 min
Creamy refried pinto beans and gooey cheddar rolled tight and toasted golden, the comfort classic of Tex-Mex.
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12. Turkey Enchilada Casserole
38g protein450 cal$2.20/serving50 min
Layered tortillas, seasoned turkey, and enchilada sauce baked until bubbly, topped with melted cheese for a satisfying family meal.
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13. Ground Turkey Tacos
32g protein390 cal$1.90/serving20 min
Lean turkey simmered in a smoky homemade taco seasoning for a lighter taco night nobody will call a compromise.
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14. Ham and Cheddar Quesadillas
25g protein460 cal$1.50/serving15 min
Crispy golden tortillas packed with melty cheddar and savory ham, the 15-minute dinner that kids and grownups fight over.
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