Chipotle Chicken Nachos

Nachos topped with chipotle-spiced ground chicken, pinto beans, and gobs of melty cheese make for a hearty party snack or an easy weeknight meal.

Chicken Nachos

I'm a firm believer that a Nachos should be devourable even without extra toppings. And this chicken nachos recipe certainly delivers!

Chicken Green Chile Tacos

Chicken thighs braised in a tangy and spicy green salsa made with tomatillos and chilies, served in warm tortillas.

Summer Nachos With Tomatoes, Corn, Chicken, and Cheese

Nachos don't need to be overloaded with heavy ingredients. Here, we make use of the bounty and flavors of summer to create a dish that celebrates all the things we love about warm weather eating. The result is a pile of nachos leaded with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, tender chicken, and cheese in two forms.

Chicken Tinga Nachos

Turn your taco leftovers into an extremely satisfying (and easy to eat) game-day snack inspired by Texas-style nachos.

Chilaquiles With Pepitas, Charred Corn, and Black Beans

Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican breakfast dish that can be pretty aptly described as a fried tortilla casserole. Crisp chips are soaked in salsa (in this case a bright and tangy salsa verde made from tomatillos—charred to add some bitter,...

Crispy Braised Chicken With White Beans and Chile Verde

Chicken legs are browned and braised in a stew of green chiles and white beans. The key to a richly flavorful green chili is to peel the chilies and use their charred skins for the sauce base.

Chicken with Tomatillo and Red Chile Sauce

Piloncillo takes extremely well to spicy sauces flavored with dried chiles, as well as to the juicy tartness of tomatillos. This is my go-to chile sauce for recipes like tacos, enchiladas, and chilaquiles. Use it with or separately from the chicken that braises in it (the recipes makes extra sauce, which can be frozen and used later).

Chilaquiles con Rajas

You can use store-bought tortilla chips and salsa verde for this dish, but I strongly recommend making your own.

The Best Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

I grew up eating my mom's layered chicken enchilada casseroles made with canned sauce and tons of sour cream. While I've still got a soft spot in my heart for that dish, this version, with its smoky charred poblano salsa, tender braised chicken thighs, and moderate use of cream and cheese, is its more sophisticated, grown up cousin.