WOW, do I love Mexican food! It has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. I remember asking my mom if we could have tacos at least once a week. She usually said yes because it was an easy meal that the whole family would eat without complaining. What mom would say no to that?
As I became an adult, got married and moved out I started making Mexican food more and more. I got a little more adventurous than just tacos or fajitas and kept finding more and more recipes that I liked. Thankfully my wonderful husband loves Mexican food too.
When I started eating Trim Healthy Mama over 5 years ago I was really nervous that my beloved Mexican meals would have to go, or at least most of the ones I loved. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to make some tweaks here and there and keep most of what I loved.
You’ll notice a LARGE number of the recipes I developed over the years on THM have some sort of Mexican flare. I keep getting fresh ideas of how to recreate the flavors so of course I love to share them all with you!
I’ve asked a bunch of my blogging friends to share their favorite Mexican recipes too. You guys, I was practically drooling as I was putting this list together. There are so many incredible recipes!!! Many of these will definitely be making their appearance on future meal plans of mine.
(Jalapeno Chicken Bacon Chowder)
All the recipes are broken down by fuel type and if they are a main dish, side or a sauce/marinade/salsa. I like things organized and easy to find so I hope that this enables you to find what you are looking for more quickly. There are over 70 options to choose from!
Without further ado, here are the AMAZING recipes!
E Main Dishes (low fat, high carb):
- 5-Minute Tex-Mex Chicken Soup from Northern Nester
- Black Bean Stew from Briana Thomas
- Chicken Enchilada Lasagna from Tapestry of Our Lives
- Chicken Fajita Rice from My Table of Three
- Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl from Northern Nester
- Chicken Quesadillas from Northern Nester (can also be as an S too)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup from Northern Nester
- Easy Mixed Rice and Beans from Briana Thomas
- Fiesta Quinoa Chicken Skillet from Me and Darcie’s Dish
- Lovin’ TexMex Skillet from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Salsa Verde Chicken from My Table of Three (can be made as an S too)
- Salsa Verde Chicken Soup from Briana Thomas
- Taco Salad Crunch from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Zesty Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Casserole from Me at Darcie’s Dish
E Side Dishes (low fat, high carb):
- Brown Spanish Rice from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Copycat Fritos Bean Dip from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Crockpot Mexican Beans from Briana Thomas
- Instant Pot Spanish Brown Rice from Country Girl Cookin’
- Instant Pot Taco Rice from My Table of Three
- Refried Beans from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Rice and Beans from Briana Thomas
FP Main Dishes (low fat, low carb):
- Chicken Enchilada Soup from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Briana Thomas (can be made as an S too)
- Sweet and Spicy Mexican Salmon with Mango Pico de Gallo from Joyful Jane
FP Sauces/Marinades/Salsas (low fat, low carb):
- Enchilada Sauce from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Fresh Salsa from Briana Thomas
- Homemade Salsa with Fresh Tomatoes and Cilantro from Wholesome Yum
- Mango Pico de Gallo from Joyful Jane
- Pepper Jelly from My Healthy Journey for Life
- Salsa Verde from My Table of Three
- Taco Seasoning from Me at Darcie’s Dish
S Main Dishes (high fat, low carb):
- Beef & Cheese Enchiladas from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Brad’s Favorite Chili from Northern Nester
- Chicken Quesadillas from Northern Nester (can also be made as an E too)
- Chicken Ranch Taco Skillet from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Chiles Rellenos Casserole from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Chorizo Breakfast Pie from My Table of Three
- Creamy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Thighs from Northern Nester
- Creamy Salsa Chicken from Joy Filled Eats
- Creamy Taco Soup from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Crispy Chicken Cheese Quesadilla from Briana Thomas
- Easy Cheesy Fiesta Chowder from Briana Thomas
- Easy Taco Casserole from Joy Filled Eats
- Fiesta Casserole from Briana Thomas
- Fish Tacos from Tapestry of Our Lives
- Jalapeno Chicken Bacon Chowder from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Mexican Hamburger and Rice from Around the Family Table
- Mexican Shepherd Casserole from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Poblano Chicken Tamale Soup from Joyful Jane
- Salsa Verde Chicken from My Table of Three (can be made as an E too)
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from Briana Thomas (can be made as an FP too)
- Slow Cooker Steak Wraps from Northern Nester
- Smothered Chicken Verde Burritos from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Southwest Breakfast Biscuits from Simply 2 Moms
- Southwest Frittata Squares from Simply 2 Moms
- Southwestern Meatloaf from Briana Thomas
- Taco Ring from My Table of Three
- Wet Burritos from Grace-Filled Homemaking
S Sauces/Marinades/Salsas (high fat, low carb):
- Chipotle Ranch Dressing from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Dressing from Joyful Jane
- Creamy Jalapeno Ranch from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Fajita Marinade from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Guacamole from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
S Side Dishes (high fat, low carb):
- 5 Layer Mexican Dip from Early 2 Bed Early 2 Rise
- Cream Cheese Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers from Northern Nester
- Dulce de Leche Spiced Mug Cake from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Healthy Churros from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Homemade Tortillas from Wholesome Yum
- Mexican Hot Chocolate from Grace-Filled Homemaking
- Nacho Chips from Northern Nester
- Sopapilla Cheesecake from Nana’s Little Kitchen
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