Mexican chicken recipes

Bring a touch of Mexican flavour to your midweek meal with this low-fat, one-pan supper

A recipe full of zingy flavours

Ready in under 20 minutes, this burger with spiced chipotle chicken breast, in toasted brioche with guacamole, makes for a satisfying weeknight treat for one

Enjoy these chicken tinga-style enchiladas for a budget-friendly and low calorie family meal. Serve with guacamole, salsa, coriander and pickled jalapeños

A great spicy supper that can be made in advance

Get inspired by a Tex-Mex classic with this warming and spicy soup served with tortillas. Add some natural yogurt or soured cream for a cooling topping

All those typically Mexican flavours - lime, coriander, chilli - combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Pefect for busy mums - or you could try the adult version with salsa

This budget-busting sharing platter of slow-cooked chipotle chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd - and won't break a student budget, either

A hearty Central American soup with complex flavours and textures. If you can make it the day before serving, the flavours will intensify

Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa

A dish with added feelgood factor - this vitamin C filled soup is the ideal after-work pick-me-up

Make the most of leftovers from a roast chicken with these Mexican chicken and black bean wraps, which need just 15 minutes to prep. Ideal for a midweek meal

Enjoy the chunkiness of chipotle chicken and black beans combined with the smooth sweet soup, plus a kick of chilli

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easy enchiladas stuffed with refried beans, onion and red pepper will be popular with the whole family

Remake a street-food favourite, pulled pork, with juicy chicken thighs to cut the calories for a healthy taco filling

Do something different for lunch with a wrap packed with spiced chicken, rice and sweetcorn. With two of your five-a-day, carbs and protein, it will fuel your afternoon

Sandwich tortillas together with a mixture of cheese, chives, chicken and garlic to make these delicious quesadillas. They're great for a snack, lunch or light supper

These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table

Use up leftover chicken in these easy toasted wraps, filled with spiced Mexican-style rice and beans. Swap for ham, beef or pork if you prefer

The same tasty Mexican dish with half the fat of standard tacos. Pile on the chicken, salsa and guacamole, and build yourself a delicious dinner

If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate