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    Mexican Chicken Recipes

    There are many Mexican chicken recipes - from leftover recipes, smokey grilled, to baked. Some reader favorites include: Milanesa de Pollo, Ensalada de Pollo, and Entomatadas de Pollo.

    • A skillet with cheesy White Chicken Enchiladas Skillet, topped with jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges. A wooden spoon is in the cast iron skillet, surrounded by cilantro, jalapeno slices, and diced onions.
      White Chicken Enchiladas Skillet
    • A plate of Street Corn Chicken Tacos topped with a creamy corn, cheese, and herb mixture sits in the foreground.
      Street Corn Chicken Tacos
    • A tray of Buffalo Chicken Sliders with browned buns, melted cheese, chicken in tomato sauce, and pickle slices, garnished with fresh parsley.
      Buffalo Chicken Sliders
    • A bowl of creamy Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta with chunks of chicken, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a wooden board next to a bowl of fresh herbs, a fork, and a checkered napkin.
      Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
    • A Green Chicken Tamale (Tamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde) sits on a decorative plate, partially unwrapped from its corn husk and topped with vibrant green salsa. A fork rests on the plate beside it.
      Green Chicken Tamales (Tamales de Pollo en Salsa Verde)
    • A white plate with two pieces of chicken covered in vibrant Pipian Verde sauce and pumpkin seeds, served with sautéed zucchini and corn. A bowl of pumpkin seeds is nearby on a wooden surface.
      Pipián Verde (Mexican Green Mole)
    • Three chicken fajita tacos—Fajitas de Pollo—with bell peppers on tortillas, topped with red sauce, are served on a white plate. A bowl of sliced fajita filling and sauce sits nearby, along with halved limes on a woven placemat.
      Chicken Fajitas (Fajitas de Pollo)
    • Pollo en Crema, or chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, is beautifully served on a painted brown oval plate atop a rustic wooden table.
      Pollo en Crema (Creamy Chicken)
    • Albondigas de Pollo (or Chicken Meatball Soup) served in a decorative Mexican blue plate and topped with cilantro and sliced jalapeno.
      Albondigas de Pollo (Chicken Meatball Soup)
    • A bowl of Caldo Tlalpeño soup with carrots, chickpeas, shredded chicken, diced avocado, cheese cubes, and lime wedges, surrounded by small bowls of toppings and a spoon on a light background.
      Caldo Tlalpeño
    • A bowl of Sopa de Pollo con Fideos with noodles, vegetables, lime slices, and fresh herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, which is set on a blue and white checkered cloth.
      Sopa de Pollo con Fideos (Chicken Fideo Soup)
    • A spoonful of Chicken Pozole Verde with hominy and shredded chicken is held above a bowl, surrounded by limes, cabbage, chili peppers, and other garnishes.
      Green Chicken Pozole (Pozole Verde de Pollo)
    • A bowl of Red Chicken Pozole topped with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and cilantro, surrounded by sliced jalapeños, lime halves, chopped onions, and dried herbs on a rustic wooden table.
      Red Chicken Pozole
    • A bowl of Caldo de Pollo with corn, carrots, zucchini, and savory broth sits on a wooden table, surrounded by fresh cilantro, lime halves, and two metal spoons.
      Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
    • A bowl of creamy Ensalada de Pollo with shredded chicken, peas, corn, and diced carrots sits on a light table beside a fork and beige napkin.
      Ensalada de Pollo (Creamy Mexican Chicken Salad)
    • A plate of several tamales wrapped in corn husks is placed on a colorful ceramic dish. Some husks are partially peeled back, revealing the tamale inside. A sprig of cilantro and a small dish of sauce are nearby on a wooden surface.
      Red Chicken Tamales
    • Tostadas de Pollo (Chicken Tostadas) in front of half an avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.
      Tostadas de Pollo (Chicken Tostadas) + VIDEO
    • Braised Chicken Thighs in Spicy Tomato Sauce - a delicious dinner that your entire family will love - by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Braised Chicken Thighs with Spicy Tomato Sauce
    • Chimichurri Chicken is an easy recipe with amazing flavors. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Chimichurri Chicken
    • A tostada topped with shredded chicken, cream sauce, and sliced avocado sits on a blue and white patterned plate. A lime half and a dish of rice are in the background on a wooden table.
      Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas
    • Grilled chicken breasts garnished with cilantro served on a plate with grilled jalapeños, with bowls of lime wedges and white rice in the background. Fresh cilantro is placed next to the plate on a wooden surface.
      Mexican Grilled Chicken Recipe
    • Crispy, oven-baked tacos filled with shredded chicken and topped with fresh chopped cilantro are arranged on a cooling rack. Lime wedges sit nearby on a white surface.
      Baked Chicken Tacos
    • A Torta de Milanesa sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and avocado sits on a wooden table, with sliced tomatoes, pickles, and half an avocado in the background.
      Torta de Milanesa
    • A plate filled with a reddish-brown dry seasoning mix, with a silver spoon resting on top. The seasoning is finely ground, with visible herbs and spices adding texture.
      Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • Enmoladas on a plate drenched in mole sauce and topped with onion and cheese.
      Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas) + VIDEO
    • Mexican-Style Chicken with Jalapeño Onion Sauce is a yummy and not-so-spicy dish that's perfect to share with friends or family. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Mexican-Style Chicken with Jalapeño Onion Sauce
    • Chicken legs swimming in guajillo sauce in a stock pot.
      Guajillo Chicken Recipe
    • Two tostadas of Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga) on a wooden board next to the toppings.
      Chicken Tinga Tostadas
    • Chicen chile relleno sitting on tomato salsa and topped with a cilantro leaf.
      Chicken Chile Rellenos
    • A bowl of rice topped with grilled chicken, corn, sliced red onions, cilantro, and crumbled cheese. Lime wedges and a checkered napkin are nearby, with another similar bowl partially visible.
      Mexican Chicken Rice Bowl
    • Empanadas de pollo served with a bowl of salsa on the side.
      Empanadas de Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)
    • Two chicken enchiladas suizas served on a plate and topped with chopped cilantro.
      Chicken Enchiladas Suizas + VIDEO
    • Chicken Fajita Nachos served in a baking dish and topped with jalapeno slices.
      Chicken Fajita Nachos
    • Pollo a la Coca Cola (or Coca Cola Chicken) served with white rice in a large plate.
      Pollo a la Coca Cola
    • Three Mexican Chicken Tortas served on a white cloth towel.
      Chicken Torta (or Torta de Pollo)
    • Enchiladas Verdes served on a decorative clay plate and topped with cheese and cilantro.
      Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo
    • Chicken Mixiotes served on a plate next to rice and sliced serranos.
      Mixiotes de Pollo
    • A blue plate with grilled chicken and refried beans.
      Grilled Achiote Chicken +VIDEO
    • Pollo al Cilantro (Cilantro Chicken) served on a decorative plate next to a green salad.
      Pollo al Cilantro + VIDEO
    • Pollo a la Mostaza in a cast iron skillet sitting on a wooden cutting board and next to rice.
      Pollo a la Mostaza

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