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15 Mexican Chicken Recipes That Never Disappoint

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These Mexican chicken recipes are always a huge hit with families who love big flavors. You can find everything from enchiladas to soups, so there is a dish for every person at your table. These meals are flavorful and delicious, making them perfect for adding to your regular dinner plans. Get ready to enjoy some truly tasty food that everyone will ask for again and again.

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Chicken Enchiladas Suizas

Two chicken enchiladas suizas served on a plate and topped with chopped cilantro.
Chicken Enchiladas Suizas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Chicken Enchiladas Suizas are tortillas filled with shredded chicken and covered in a creamy tomatillo sauce with melted cheese on top.
Get the Recipe: Enchiladas Suizas

Pollo Pibil (Yucatan-Style Chicken)

Pollo Pibil (Yucatan Style Chicken) tacos on a clay plate topped with Mexican pickled onions.
Pollo Pibil. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s KItchen

Pollo Pibil is a Yucatan-Style Chicken that is slow-cooked until the meat is tender and full of deep, yummy flavors.
Get the recipe: Pollo Pibil

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

A bowl of creamy chicken chipotle pasta topped with chopped herbs is placed on a wooden cutting board. Nearby, a small bowl filled with more chopped herbs and a white and blue checkered cloth napkin are visible.
Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is a creamy and spicy dish that comes together quickly for a very satisfying dinner any night of the week.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

A chicken tinga tostada topped with green lettuce and sitting on a cutting board.
Tinga. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

For Chicken Tinga Tostadas, shredded chicken is cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce and then piled high on a crunchy tostada shell.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Torta, or Torta de Pollo

Three Mexican chicken tortas sitting in a basket with a white napkin.
Chicken Torta. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

A Chicken Torta is a loaded sandwich with delicious chicken, fresh avocado, and crisp lettuce, making it a meal you will remember.
Get Recipe: Chicken Torta

Chicken Salsa Verde Tamales

A chicken tamal on a corn husk and on a plate next to a fork and salsa.
Instant Pot Chicken Tamales. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

These Chicken Salsa Verde Tamales bring rich, traditional flavors together in a homemade package that is absolutely irresistible for a special meal.
Get Recipe: Chicken Salsa Verde Tamales

Chicken in Creamy Chipotle

A white plate with a serving of chicken with Mexican creamy chipotle salsa and white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro. The dish is placed on a white cloth napkin on a wooden table. Some additional cilantro leaves are scattered on the table.
Pollo al Chipotle. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Pollo al Chipotle, or Chicken in Creamy Chipotle, has a rich and thick sauce that is not too spicy and is always a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Chicken in Chipotle Sauce

Chicken Chile Rellenos

Four roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling, topped with melted, lightly browned cheese and small vegetable pieces, are arranged in a white ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface.
Chicken Chile Rellenos. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Chicken Chile Rellenos are tasty peppers packed with flavorful chicken, and they are easy enough to make for a simple weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Chile Relleno

Chicken Mole Nachos

Chicken Mole Nachos served on a sheet pan and next to sour cream, cilantro leaves, and a bag of chips.
Chicken Mole Nachos. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

These Chicken Mole Nachos are a great party food, with layers of toppings you can bake and serve for a dish everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Mole Nachos

Albondigas de Pollo (Chicken Meatball Soup)

Albondigas de Pollo (or Chicken Meatball Soup) served in a decorative Mexican blue plate and topped with cilantro and sliced jalapeno.
Albondigas de Pollo. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s KItchen

Albondigas de Pollo is a comforting chicken meatball soup that is rich and tasty, perfect for a cozy meal any time.
Get the Recipe: Albondigas de Pollo

Salpicon de Pollo

Two tostadas of Salpicon de Pollo topped with avocado slices and surrounded by cilantro leaves and jalapenos.
Salpicon de Pollo. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Salpicon de Pollo is a refreshing dish with a light lime vinaigrette that you can enjoy with tostadas, chips, or crackers.
Get Recipe: Salpicon de Pollo

Pollo en Crema (Creamy Chicken)

A colorful ceramic dish holds a serving of chicken in a Mexican creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro. The dish is placed on a white napkin with a sprig of cilantro on the side. The background features a rustic wooden table.
Pollo en Crema. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s KItchen

Pollo en Crema is a cozy meal with tender chicken in a creamy sauce that is super tasty and easy to make.
Get the recipe: Pollo en Crema

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes served on a decorative clay plate and topped with cheese and cilantro.
Enchiladas Verdes. Photo By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas Verdes is both easy and super flavorful. It makes getting dinner ready a breeze.
Get Recipe: Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)

A bowl of Mexican chicken soup with a variety of vegetables including carrots, celery, zucchini, and a piece of corn on the cob. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a lime wedge and cilantro are placed on the wooden table beside the bowl.
Caldo de Pollo. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Caldo de Pollo is a comforting Mexican chicken soup. A warm bowl of this is just what you need sometimes.
Get Recipe: Caldo de Pollo

Empanadas de Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)

Chicken empanadas stacked up together on a wooden cutting board.
Chicken Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s KItchen

These Empanadas de Pollo have a flaky crust and a tasty chicken filling. Homemade ones are so much better than what you buy at the store.
Get the recipe: Empanadas de Pollo

Red Chicken Pozole

Red Chicken Pozole served in a decorative blue plate and surrounded by the toppings.
Red Chicken Pozole. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Red Chicken Pozole is a hearty and delicious Mexican stew. It’s filled with juicy chicken and hominy in a tasty red sauce.
Get the Recipe: Red Chicken Pozole

Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)

A plate of shredded chicken in creamy sauce, inspired by Mexican chicken recipes, surrounded by tortilla chips. Garnished with a pickle and a slice of carrot on the side, all served on a rustic wooden surface.
Ensalada de Pollo. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Ensalada de Pollo is a creamy chicken and veggie salad that everyone loves. It’s always a hit at parties and get-togethers.
Get the recipe: Ensalada de Pollo

Grilled Achiote Chicken

A plate with two grilled chicken thighs covered in a thick, dark glaze, garnished with chopped herbs. Beside the chicken is a serving of refried beans and two lime halves on the side. The plate has a blue and white pattern, and rests on a wooden surface with sprigs of cilantro.
Grilled Achiote Chicken. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Grilled Achiote Chicken is juicy and full of flavor from the grill. It’s a really simple and tasty way to make chicken.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Achiote Chicken

Pollo a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Chicken)

Chicken legs covered in a red sauce and sitting in a metal stockpot.
Pollo a la Diabla. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Pollo a la Diabla is for people who like spicy food. The chicken is covered in a rich and fiery red sauce.
Get the recipe: Pollo a la Diabla

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