Mexican dinner ideas with chicken

Chicken Chimichangas are stuffed with flavorful shredded chicken and Monterey jack cheese. You can make these two ways; baked or fried!

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with Mexican shredded chicken recipe. The options are endless for salads, tacos, burritos and more!

You've probably noticed that I use chicken a lot :) I get so much mileage from it and I'm still amazed at the variety of Mexican meals you can make with plain ol' chicken. So I put together this list of all the recipes on Mexican Please that you can make with a single chicken breast! There are loads of delicious meals here -- I hope you find some new keepers!

This Mexican chicken casserole layers a creamy filling of chicken, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes between crispy tortilla chips and melty cheese.

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

These mini baked chicken tacos come together in about 20 minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. They're perfect for feeding a crowd and simple enough to throw together for an easy weeknight dinner! Street taco corn tortillas are filled with taco-seasoned chicken and shredded cheese then baked to perfection for a crispy chicken taco the whole family will love.

Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a quick & easy dish for Mexican night! Make it your own with your favorite toppings for a cheesy, flavorful meal!

Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Casserole is made with crushed tortilla chips, black beans, cooked chicken, cumin, chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, and you can add jalapeños and green chiles if you like. This hearty dinner recipe takes about 35 minutes to make and serves up to 10 people.

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga is Mexican shredded chicken in a tomato-chipotle sauce that is easy to make and is used in chicken tacos, and chicken tostadas.

Pollo Loco is delicious rice and tender chicken served with queso on top.