May 2, 2021

Taco & Enchilada Recipes

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From taco flavored pastas to enchilada soup to steak fajitas, here are some of our favorite recipes inspired by flavors of the Southwest. Find some inspiration for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations or include these favorites in your weeknight dinner rotations. These delicious recipes are also perfect for Taco Tuesday.

Taco and Enchilada Recipes

Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Tacos

The smoky raspberry flavor is the perfect complement to the grilled chicken, crunchy coleslaw and creamy avocado.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Servings

Easy Beef Enchiladas

Easy to make, full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

White Chicken Enchiladas

Perfect combination of flour tortillas, shredded chicken, plenty of cheese, and a delicious white cream sauce with just a hint of heat from the pepper jack cheese.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

Beef Taco Taquitos

From freezer to table in just 25 minutes, they are so tasty dipped in salsa or sour cream, and they are baked, not fried.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

15-25 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

425 F

Mexi-Cali Rotisserie Chicken Wraps

This wrap features shredded rotisserie chicken which means that you can easily put together a quick weeknight meal.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

Chicken & Black Bean Burritos

A creamy chicken filling with plenty of black beans and just a bit of spice from the Pepper Jack cheese.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

10 minutes

Servings

Layered Taco Casserole

Meat, beans and cheese layered between flour tortillas. Serve with all your favorite taco toppings.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

Steak Fajitas with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Packed with all the flavors you love…onions, peppers, steak strips, cumin, cilantro and lime.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Baking Time

2 hours

Servings

Mexican Tostada Salads

A quick and tasty weeknight dinner that can easily be adjusted to individual tastes.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Servings

Layered Enchilada Casserole

A quick-to-fix casserole using one of the most popular wheat foods — tortillas.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

Southwest Chicken Salad Wraps

Easy to put together and are packed with nutrition and flavor.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Servings

Skillet Taco Mac Recipe

Homemade taco mac can be on the table in 30 minutes from start to finish.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

Zesty Taco Pasta Skillet

A perfect weeknight casserole that will satisfy all your Tex-Mex cravings.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

20 minutes

Servings

Black Bean Chicken Taco Flatbread Pizza

This thin black bean chicken taco flatbread pizza has just the right amount of spice and will be a weeknight favorite at your house.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Baking Time

10 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

375 F

Naan Taco Pizzas

These personal pizzas use refried beans as the sauce and taco-seasoned chicken.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Baking Time

10 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

Chicken Enchilada Mac & Cheese

Mac and cheese is an American favorite, but combine it with an enchilada sauce and you’ve got a flavor combo with a kick.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

4-6

Chicken Enchilada Orzo Soup

Orzo is a short-cut pasta that’s shaped like a grain of rice and is great in this dish.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Baking Time

25 minutes

Servings

4-6

Easy Weeknight Taco Pizza

This taco pizza uses a store-bought crust. It’s a perfect weeknight family meal for “Taco Tuesday.”

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

18-20 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

400 F

Unstuffed Mexican Chicken Shells

All the wonderful flavor of stuffed shells but half the work.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Baking Time

30 minutes

Servings

Baking Temp

350 F

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