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Homemade Classic Margarita recipe using just 4 simple ingredients.  You'll want to ditch that bottle of mix in no time.  This tequila cocktail is the perfect summer drink! #margaritas #tequila #lime #fresh #drink #cocktail #summer #cincodemayo

Classic Margaritas
April 29, 2020
Made entirely in one pan, this Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice is bursting with powerful flavors, and ready in 45 minutes or less!  Plus plenty of prep-ahead tips to cut down on cooking time! #chicken #rice #southwest #mexican #fajita #onepan #onepot #easyrecipe #dinner #cooking

Southwest Chicken and Rice
April 28, 2020
Smooth and silky queso dip, made using NO velveeta!  Packed with flavor, yet so easy to make, and party ready in just 20 minutes! #queso #dip #cheese #mexican #appetizer #party #cincodemayo #easyrecipe

Queso Dip Recipe
April 21, 2020
The best salsa verde is made with roasted tomatillos, peppers, onion and garlic! Smoky, a little spicy, slightly sweet, and perfect with salty chips.  Great for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks, enchiladas and more! #salsa #salsaverde #roasted #tomatillo #cincodemayo #chipsandsalsa #mexican #fiesta

Roasted Salsa Verde
April 8, 2020
Crispy baked chimichangas stuffed with juicy Mexican spiced chicken and plenty of gooey cheese!  Perfect easy family dinner that everyone will love. #chimichangas #chicken #mexican #stuffed #cheese #burrito #baked #crispy #easyrecipe

Baked Chicken Chimichangas
April 1, 2020
Tender shredded chicken, smothered in the most mouthwatering Mexican sauce made from salsa, green chiles, tomatoes and plenty of bold spices!  Perfect pantry meal, and can be used for so many things (tacos, enchiladas, etc). #chicken #mexican #salsa #shredded #instantpot #pressurecooker #slowcooker #crockpot #cincodemayo #taconight

Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
March 31, 2020

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot Recipe)
March 10, 2020
Truly melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy, this beef barbacoa is loaded with bold flavors and ready for your tacos, burritos, bowls, or nachos!  Directions for pressure cooker, slow cooker, and the oven! #barbacoa #beef #mexican #shreddedbeef #cincodemayo #instantpot #pressurecooker #easyrecipe

Ultimate Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
January 29, 2020
Enchilada zucchini boats are a great family dinner!  Packed with protein and flavor, plus low in carbs, these enchiladas are the perfect healthier dinner recipe! #enchilada #zucchini #stuffed #zucchiniboats #healthyrecipe #easyrecipe #weeknight 

Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
January 5, 2020
Always a huge crowd-pleaser, this 7 layer dip is literally layer upon layer of bold, mouthwatering flavors!  This appetizer is perfect for any game day party, or holiday gathering! #appetizer #party #gameday #layerdip #7layerdip #beandip #mexican #fiesta

Mexican Fiesta 7 Layer Dip
September 25, 2019
Tortillas stuffed with tender, spicy, slow cooked spiced beef (barbacoa-style), fried to crunchy perfection, then smothered in a velvety smooth white queso! Great meal to use up leftovers too! #beef #chimichangas #mexican #easyrecipe #dinner #barbacoa #queso #cheese #smothered 

Queso-Smothered Beef Chimichangas
February 18, 2019
This copycat of Abuelo's tomatillo lime salsa is so close, you'll think you're actually at the restaurant!  Bright, fresh, and ready in 5 minutes! #salsa #tomatillo #lime #copycat #abuelos #greensalsa #easyrecipe #Mexican #copycatrecipe

Abuelo’s Copycat Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
October 17, 2018
Rich and creamy, Mexican hot chocolate will warm you up from the inside out! Made with melted chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne for kick, this recipe is easy to spike for an adult beverage treat! #hotchocolate #mexicanhotchocolate #holidaydrink #hotchocolaterecipe #easyrecipe #homemade #hotcocoa

Creamy Mexican Hot Chocolate
October 3, 2018
Have dinner ready to go when you come home with these crockpot beef tacos!  The taco meat is slow simmered and incredibly tender and juicy! #tacos #tacotuesday #taconight #beeftacos #slowcooker #crockpot #weeknightdinner #instantpot #pressurecooker

Crockpot Beef Tacos (Instant Pot directions)
August 12, 2018
This beef and bean taco casserole is incredibly easy, made from scratch, freezer-friendly, and a huge hit families!  All the flavors of taco night that you love, in a comforting casserole to feed a crowd. #taco #tacocasserole #mexican #freezermeal #casserole #makeahead #tacotuesday

Easy Beef and Bean Taco Casserole
June 24, 2018
Tender, juicy, sweet and spicy crockpot chicken tacos, perfect for taco night!  Just 1 freestyle smart point per serving means you can have tacos without the guilt! | #chickentacos #tacotuesday #crockpot #slowcooker #weightwatchers

Mango Pineapple Crockpot Chicken Tacos
May 8, 2018
This One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta is so creamy and flavorful, and is ready in less than 30 minutes!  Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and tender pasta smothered in a spicy, creamy sauce!  Click the photo for the full post!

One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
February 18, 2018
Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos | Charred soft tortillas loaded with spicy chorizo, crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs and smothered in homemade salsa.  The BEST way to start off your day! | The Chunky Chef | #tacos #breakfast #chorizo #potato #eggs #breakfastrecipes

Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos
January 24, 2018
One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken | An easy weeknight meal, bursting with flavor, smothered in melty cheese, and on your table in 20 minutes! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Pan Cheesy Jalapeño Chicken
April 26, 2017
Easy Baked Mexican Rice | This foolproof method for cooking rice tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant... full of flavor and cooked to perfectly fluffy perfection! | http://thechunkychef.com

Easy Baked Mexican Rice
April 16, 2017
Sheet Pan Beef and Black Bean Nachos | These sheet pan nachos are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Layer after layer of mouthwatering flavor, smothered with a jalapeño cheese sauce and loaded with classic nacho toppings! | http://thechunkychef.com

Beef and Bean Sheet Pan Nachos
February 5, 2017
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos | The pork for these taquitos is simmered in a homemade salsa verde, shredded, piled high with cheese, wrapped up in tender corn tortillas and fried! | http://thechunkychef.com

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork Taquitos
August 25, 2016
Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole | This hearty enchilada casserole uses leftover chicken for a great 35 minute weeknight meal! | http://thechunkychef.com

Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole
August 18, 2016
Carne Asada Steak Fajitas | Tender marinated carne asada steak, grilled until charred on the outside, and tossed with grilled peppers and onions for the most delicious steak fajitas! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mouthwatering Carne Asada Steak Fajitas
July 21, 2016

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