28 One-Dish Mexican Recipes

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28 One-Dish Mexican Recipes2/28 Mexican Lasagna 100 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son’s mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won’t live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. —Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 520 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love

3/28 Taco Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience products, so it can be on the table in minutes. —Kelly Roder, Fairfax, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 415 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 4/28 Lime-Cilantro Tilapia 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Lime-Cilantro Tilapia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have so much fun serving this Mexican-inspired tilapia at summer parties. Finish it off with a side of rice and a salad loaded with sliced avocadoes and tomatoes. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 2 tablespoons sauce: 198 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. Don’t miss these Mexican side dishes you’ll love.

What a warming dish for a cold day

5/28 Taco Soup 142 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Taco Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it’s a snap to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 6/28 Mexican

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Turkey Skillet Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This family-friendly main dish with turkey, black beans and vegetables has a rich Mexican flavor that may seem indulgent, but it’s delightfully light. Created by our Test Kitchen, it cooks in one skillet, so it’s a snap to clean up for a weeknight supper. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 254 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

But I do bring back quite a few compliments

7/28 Mexican Skillet Rice 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Skillet Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never come home with leftovers when I take this dish to potlucks and parties. But I do bring back quite a few compliments. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 302 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 793mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 8/28 Mexican Mac and Cheese

There’s no need to precook the macaroni

43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the yummiest, quickest recipe I have. There’s no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one smart skillet. —Maurane Ramsey, Fort Wayne, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 318 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 9/28 Chicken Fajitas 355 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Flavorful Chicken Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 369 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 10/28 Enchilada Chicken 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat

From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy southwestern flavors and this six-ingredient recipe never gets boring. The chicken sizzles in the skillet before getting baked and comes out tender and juicy every time. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 265 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat. 11/28 Baked Chicken Fajitas 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

We like it with hot sauce for added spice

From the Recipe Creator: I can’t remember when or where I found this oven-baked fajitas recipe, but I’ve used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. —Amy Trinkle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 fajitas: 375 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 12/28 Southwestern Spaghetti 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili powder and cumin give a mild Mexican flavor to this colorful one-skillet supper. With

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat

chunks of fresh zucchini, it’s a nice change of pace from typical spaghetti dishes. —Beth Coffee, Hartford City, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 340 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 600mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 13/28 Skillet Chicken Fajitas 11 Reviews Contest Winner Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for

Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both

hot summer evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum. Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both. —Lindsay St. John, Plainfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 621 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 999mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein. 14/28 Fajita Burger Wraps 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combo gives you a tender burger, crisp veggies and a crunchy shell, plus fajita flavor. Kids love it.

It’s a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort

—Antonio Smith, Canal Winchester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 533 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1190mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 15/28 Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It’s a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie Gunn, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium,

22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein

22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 16/28 Chicken Mole 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Mole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don’t be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it’s a great one to experiment with. —Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/3 cup sauce: 311 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars,

3g fiber), 26g protein

3g fiber), 26g protein. 17/28 Chili Verde 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chili Verde Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love chili verde. I order it whenever I can at restaurants, and figured out how to make an easy, tasty version at home. People have the option to eat the chili verde with a fork or in tortillas with a variety of toppings such as cheese, cilantro, minced onions or lime wedges. There are never leftovers at my house. —Julie

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