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    Easy Weeknight Mexican Dinners

    Published: Mar 1, 2022 · Modified: Jul 4, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These easy weeknight Mexican dinners will keep you Tex-Mex heaven for weeks. This huge collection of recipes has everything you'd ever want for a Mexican dinner.

    Mexican food is one of my genres of food. I love all that spicy, cheesy goodness. Every bite is always an explosion of flavor. The only thing I love more than Mexican dinners is easy weeknight Mexican dinners because I can get them on the table quickly and easily, and they're always full of flavor.

    Why You Should Make These Easy Weeknight Mexican Dinners

    To begin with, these recipes are all delicious. It doesn't stop there, though. They're all very easy to make, which makes them perfect for enjoying a Mexican feast any day of the week - even weeknights!

    These dishes are loaded with flavor, not work, which is always a great combo, if you ask me, and with so many choices, you'll find something that you absolutely love.

    So Many Dinners to Choose From

    Whether you love chicken or beef, tacos or enchiladas, or even if you're a dip kind of person, there's something on this list of dinners that you're going to love. Take a look, but have a napkin handy. These recipes are all drool-worthy!

    Easy Weeknight Mexican Dinners Video

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    Walking Taco Casserole Recipe
    This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is a delightful twist on traditional tacos that offers both convenience and delicious flavors in one easy-to-make dish!! Made with Fritos, seasoned meat, and cheese for a hearty, satisfying dinner the whole family will love!
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    Bowl of walking taco bake with more taco casserole in glass dish in background.

    I am in love with this easy casserole and hope you try it.

    Pollo con Papas
    Pollo con Papas is chicken and potatoes simmered in a flavorful, spicy sauce. This comforting dish is a fabulous family dinner and is great for a party.
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    Seasoned chicken in a sauce mixed with olives, potatoes and carrots.

    Chicken and potatoes come together in a spicy sauce that will have your tastebuds humming.

    Pollo Fundido
    These burritos are filled with seasoned, shredded chicken and then baked. Just before serving, cover them in smooth, silky creamy cheese sauce. So delicious and mouth-watering, one won't be enough!
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    These delicious burritos are loaded with seasoned pulled chicken then covered in delicious cheese sauce!

    Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
    Pollo en crema chipotle is a rich, creamy, and spicy dish that's perfect for everyone. This chipotle cream chicken makes a great dinner.
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    A fork holding up a piece of chicken seasoned with chipotle sauce.

    Rich, spicy cheese sauce and chicken come together to create a dish that's perfect over a bed of white or Spanish rice.

    Crock Pot Beef Tacos
    Take your taco Tuesdays up a notch with these hearty slow-cooker beef tacos. They're super savory, easy to make, and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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    These tacos feature tender pulled beef that's been cooked low and slow in your slow cooker, then seasoned with your choice of barbecue, taco, or Italian seasoning.

    Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
    Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
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    Crockpot shredded chicken tacos on a plate with toppings.

    Enjoy easy chicken tacos that are loaded with flavor, not work. It only takes 4 ingredients to make them!

    Sour Cream Chicken Casserole
    Sour cream chicken enchiladas has wonderful Mexican flavors and is loaded with chicken in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. An easy sour cream chicken enchilada casserole recipe to follow, It doesn't get any better than that!
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    Tender, juicy chicken and a rich, sour cream sauce are stuffed into enchiladas, then we cover the whole thing with cheese! Yum.

    Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
    These buffalo chicken enchiladas are filled with flavorful filling and topped off with a creamy buffalo ranch sauce
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    For a Tex-Mex take on buffalo chicken, try these enchiladas. They're a delicious fusion of American and Mexican food.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili
    This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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    A Tex-Mex feast if there ever was one, this dish combined chili and enchiladas into one super dish that's an absolute feast.

    Pork and Bean Burritos
    Pork and Bean Burritos or Mexican Pork Wraps are fast or slow cooked, with ground pork, pork chops or leftovers, freeze great, and an easy dinner or snack!
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    Pork and Bean Burritos

    Pig lovers, this one is for you. Delicious tender pork and hearty beans are combined and then wrapped up in a flour tortilla.

    Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat
    Follow this copycat Taco Bell cheesy Gordita crunch recipe for a version that's better than Taco Bell's. Like the original, it's loaded with beef, cheese, and seasonings and has an outside that packs a crunch; only it's homemade!
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    If you're a Taco Bell lover, then this recipe is just what you're looking for. This copycat cheesy gordita crunch tastes just as good, if not better, than the original.

    Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos
    Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos is easy and perfect for a fiesta. Chicken, layered in a flavorful sauce, cheese and corn or tortilla chips, it's a textured delight!
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    Mexican Chicken Casserole.

    This casserole will bowl you over with flavor. Chicken, a delicious sauce, cheese, and corn chips or Doritos are combined to create one amazing casserole.

    Taco Bell Copycat Chicken Chalupa Supreme
    This Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Chalupa Supreme tastes authentic and in my opinion, is even better than the original. Tuck this chicken chalupa recipe in your back pocket. Come Taco party time, you'll be glad you did!
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    Taco on counter.

    Enjoy all the flavors of one of your favorite Taco Bell dishes without having to hit the drive-through with this delicious copycat chicken chalupa supreme.

    Smoked Pork Tacos
    Smoked pork tacos has the classic low and slow pork spiced just right with Mexican flavors tucked in crunchy tacos. Tender, delicious, slow smoked shredded pork butt or pork shoulder is piled high with your favorite taco toppings, nestled in a delicious, crispy tortilla shell. Perfection!
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    These authentic pork tacos are loaded with smoky pork and all your favorite taco toppings.

    Spicy Chicken Wrap with Salsa
    This spicy chicken wrap recipe isn't just easy, it's downright delicious! All you need are five simple ingredients! These Mexican wraps are perfect for a taco party, quick lunch or snack any time!
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    Simple Chicken Salsa Snack Wraps

    Delicious and easy? That's what it's all about, and that's what you get with these wraps. A crispy, golden wrap surrounds a filling that only takes a few ingredients to make.

    Frito Casserole with Fresh Guacamole
    If you're looking for an easy, hearty, taco bake with Fritos or taco casserole recipe, then this Frito Casserole with Fresh Guacamole must be on your radar.

    This taco bake is one that you'll make again and again. It's loaded with all your favorite Mexican flavors, including guac!

    Easy Cheesy Beef Empanadas
    Follow this Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas recipe and the results will be one of the tastiest empanadas around. Filled with beef, chicken or pork, it's the perfect appetizer, snack or meal for Taco night or on any occasion
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    These beef empanadas are loaded with delicious beef and cheese and make the perfect appetizer or addition to any Taco Tuesday.

    Beef Taco Skillet with Rice
    This easy taco skillet with rice, ground beef, and plenty of Tex-Mex flavors cooks up one pan for an easy dinner that's spiced just right! It's a kid-friendly weeknight meal that goes together in a flash!
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    A plate of beef and rice taco skillet on the table with a fork and some toppings in bowls.

    Seasoned ground beef, rice, corn chips, and cheese come together to create a Tex-Mex skillet that you'll make again and again.

    Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas (Mexican Tacos)
    One of my favorite Mexican dishes in the whole wide world is this Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas or Mexican Tacos. With these wonderful ingredients, pork never tasted so good. There's no ifs, ands or buts about it, these tacos are divine!
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    Pork carnitas slow cooker tacos on a cutting board on the table.

    This recipe is simple, authentic, and absolutely delicious. Slow-cooked pork, avocados, cheese, sour cream, and more are rolled up in a soft tortilla.

    Taco Zucchini Beef and Pork Skillet
    Taco Zucchini Beef and Pork Skillet is fast, easy and fabulous! A great way to use up vegetables. Comforting and hearty and served with a side of rice or in a burrito, this Taco dish never looked so good!
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    Taco Zucchini Beef and Pork Skillet.

    This Mexican-inspired dish is loaded with beef, pork, and zucchini, along with any of your other favorite veggies. It's one of the best easy weeknight Mexican dinners to bust those leftovers.

    Crock Pot Taco Hashbrown Casserole
    This crockpot taco hashbrown casserole is meaty, cheesy and absolutely delicious. It's really easy to make, and the perfect family meal to make and enjoy!
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    Taco hashbrown casserole served up on a white plate.

    Take au gratin dishes to the next level with this recipe. ground beef, potatoes, onions, and cheese are combined with Mexican seasonings in a slow cooker to create a dish that you set, forget, and then remember to eat!

    Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice
    Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Rice is the easiest meal to make!  The entire dinner cooks in your slow cooker!  All you need is to add on a vegetable side or salad to complete the meal and that is it! It's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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    Closeup shot of scoop of easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice on table

    Set this recipe up in the morning and then go about your day. When dinner rolls around, you'll have a simple chicken and rice dish with flavors that are anything but.

    Hard Shell Taco Recipe
    Taco bar menu has the best hard shell taco recipe and a COMPLETE checklist with free ebook full of ingredients and ideas for home, a taco party or wedding.
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    You get it all with this one. Delicious tacos in a corn shell along with everything you need to plan the perfect taco party or just a massive Taco Tuesday!

    Mexican Taco Meatloaf
    Tangy, spicy, meaty, crunchy, and cheesy all at the same time! This easy Mexican meatloaf is one comfort food that's sure to take your taste buds on a ride!
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    A loaf of cheesy Mexican Meatloaf baked in foil, partially sliced, on a white surface.

    Take your meatloaf south of the border with this delicious recipe. A traditional meatloaf base is infused with cheese and taco seasoning.

    Smash Burger Tacos
    These Big Mac Smash Burger Tacos taste like the classic McDonald’s burger. The tortilla burger version is juicy with fresh toppings and a homemade tangy sauce.
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    Three tacos filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and a drizzle of sauce on a white plate, offering a unique twist reminiscent of a Smash Burger experience.

    Tasty Tex-Mex Weeknight Meals

    From casseroles to tacos and everything in between, you'll find something you and your family will love on this list of easy weeknight Mexican meals. There are so many to choose from, you can't go wrong!

    Give any of these delicious recipes a try, and I know you'll be coming back to try even more of them. They're that good.

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