35+ Cinco De Mayo Recipes
1. Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Oh my goodness, these Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are seriously my new favorite! They’re a high-protein take on the popular Mexican street food known as elotes, which I became obsessed with when I was there. Everything cooks in one pan and is served over fluffy rice for a meal that’s ready in 30 minutes or less. I love that they have 46 grams of protein and taste restaurant-worthy, but are so easy to make at home! If you love Mexican street corn as much as I do, you’ll be obsessed with these healthy bowls.
2. Jerk Chicken Tacos
A little spicy, a little sweet, and full of savory goodness. If you’ve been looking for a no-fuss easy weeknight dinner recipe that’s anything but boring, these Jerk Chicken Tacos are it!
3. Sheet Pan Breakfast Burritos
Sheet Pan Breakfast Burritos combine meat, veggies, cheese, and a cottage cheese egg mixture for a high-protein meal prep breakfast! I’ve been obsessed with meal prepping and freezing these lately and my entire family loves them. They’re SO good!
4. Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
These Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos are easy, fun, and flavorful! The method for making these is different than traditional tacos: just mix the ground chicken with seasoning, smash it on a tortilla and cook. I love topping them off with chopped lettuce and the BEST quick caesar dressing for one of my favorite healthy, high-protein dinners! Every bite is so good!
5. Shredded Chicken Tostadas
Street Corn Chicken Tostadas that are perfectly savory, fresh, crunchy, and SO good! I’ve been making this healthy lunch or dinner recipe on repeat lately and it’s still one of my top favorites. Made with just 8 simple ingredients, I love how easy they are to put together. And with 31 grams of protein, this healthy meal is perfectly filling! The flavors of the marinated shredded chicken with smoky street corn are next level – I could eat this meal every single day!
6. Healthy Chicken Tacos With Sriracha
This is hands-down the BEST chicken taco recipe! I’ve been making these Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos for years and they’re such an easy win every time. The spicy flavor can be adjusted to taste and the whole recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. With just one pan and 9 simple ingredients, I’ll show you exactly how to make this easy, no-fuss taco recipe for a meal that everyone will love!
7. Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Savory, delicious Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas that are SO easy to make! With an amazing Picante Cilantro Lime Marinade for the shrimp, whole wheat tortillas, and topped with cotija cheese, this recipe tastes like bringing shrimp fajitas home from your favorite restaurant. Adjust the toppings and levels of spicy to your own taste and have this quick, one-pan recipe on the table in no time!
8. Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This Creamy Healthy Chicken Enchilada Skillet has been one of my top easy healthy dinner recipes for YEARS! With over 65+ 5-star reviews, this popular recipe is full of creamy, savory, and cheesy enchilada goodness in a lightened-up, healthier way. And as a busy mom of 3 littles, the fact that it can be made in ONE skillet in just 25 minutes makes it such a win!
9. Mexican Barbacoa Tacos
f you’ve been searching for the BEST easy weeknight dinner, then you’re going to love these Mexican Barbacoa Tacos! I’ve been making these for years and my family still asks for them all of the time. They have a savory, smoky flavor and are easily made in the slow cooker, so cleanup is a breeze. In this post I’ll show you how to make easy, no-fuss, perfect barbacoa every single time!
10. Chicken Taco Soup
This Chicken Taco Soup is a bowl full of taco goodness that can be made in just 35 minutes! This recipe is healthy, comforting, and comes together in one pot with simple ingredients. Fast, flavorful, gluten-free, and cozy, this soup is always such a hit with my entire family. It’s the perfect healthy dinner idea for busy weeknights – every spoonful is SO good!
11. Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos
These Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos are truly the best healthy 30-minute weeknight dinner! Lightly breaded cod quickly cooked in the air fryer and added to warm tortillas with cheese, cabbage lime slaw, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce. Every bite of these delicious tacos is full of crunchy, creamy, flavorful goodness!
12. Homemade Birria Quesadilla Recipe
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and full of hearty, savory Birria meat that’s truly SO GOOD. Made with whole wheat tortillas, Monterey jack cheese, slow cooker Birria, and thinly sliced mushrooms, then topped off with avocado, cilantro, radishes, or anything you like. These Birria Quesadillas are the perfect busy weeknight dinner recipe!
13. Easy Ground Beef Tacos
These tried and true Easy Ground Beef Tacos have the perfect traditional taste and are a breeze to make at home! The homemade taco seasoning is super flavorful, there’s some extra veggies added in for a healthier twist, and the whole meal is ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for an easy dinner that the everyone will love!
14. Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas
These Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos are bursting with spicy and savory flavors, creamy and crunchy textures, and are the easiest EVER! They are easy to make and are perfect for a delicious, gluten free dinner!
15. Healthier Rotel Dip
This Healthier Rotel Dip recipe is easy to make and has 20g of protein! I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS as a healthy high protein snack, but I also love bringing it to gatherings. It’s always so flavorful and such a hit! The flavor-packed Rotel and lean ground beef is stirred into creamy, melted cheese, then seasoned and topped with fresh cilantro and chopped veggies.
16. Baked Chicken Empanadas
This Chicken Empanadas Recipe is quick, easy, and so yummy, making it perfect for those of us who want to put a hearty meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen! You will love the healthy twist on the classic filling and the crispy, flaky baked crust of the empanada. Even my kids love this recipe!
17. Jackfruit Pulled Pork
Jackfruit Pulled Pork Tacos – the EASIEST vegetarian tacos ever! “Pulled pork” made with shredded jackfruit, the best seasoning, and barbecue sauce, filling warm corn tortillas and topped off with cilantro, red onion, cotija cheese (or a vegan cheese alternative), and avocado. These jackfruit tacos can be made in just 30 minutes!
18. 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas
Crunchy corn tortilla, creamy refried beans, runny egg, fresh tomatoes, avocado sauce on top. These 10-Minute Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas are a breakfast dream come true!
19. Baja Shrimp Tacos
The BEST Baja Shrimp Tacos that are savory, lightly crunchy, full of flavor, spicy to taste, and just SO GOOD! Made with almond flour breaded shrimp, cabbage slaw with a creamy, smoky Baja sauce, fresh cilantro, lime, crunchy red onions, and cotija cheese, all wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla. These healthy tacos are perfect for any occasion!
20. Healthy Breakfast Tacos
The BEST Healthy Breakfast Tacos! These delicious tacos are gluten-free, vegetarian, and only take about 15 minutes to make.
21. 30- Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Savory, simple, and healthy. This 30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe is the best ever and is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo. It’s perfect for any kind of Cinco De Mayo Celebration!
22. Vegan Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
Chipotle Chickpea Tacos that are spicy, savory, full of flavor, and the BEST for a vegan dinner recipe! Easy to make, these vegan tacos use simple ingredients for a recipe that’s made to impress. You’ll love every bite of these chickpea tacos!
23. Veggie Enchilada Recipe
Delicious and SO easy to make, this easy Vegetarian Enchiladas recipe is the BEST healthy comfort food! Whole wheat tortillas filled with black beans, zucchini, bell peppers, and a creamy yogurt enchilada sauce all topped with melted cheesy goodness!
24. Mahi Mahi Taco Fish Taco Bowl
These Mahi-Mahi Fish Taco Bowls have been one of my favorite healthy dinner recipes for YEARS! The flavors are next-level good: savory and perfectly flaky mahi-mahi, hearty beans and rice, and the fresh, tropical flavors of cabbage slaw and pineapple salsa. I especially love that they come together in just 35 minutes and that they’re so easy to make. This is my kid’s favorite way to eat fish – my entire family loves it!
25. Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos
Quick and healthy Kung Pao Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce that are so flavorful! Spicy shrimp in a sweet and savory sauce, fresh crunchy veggies, and warm corn tortillas that make for the perfect weeknight dinner. These flavorful tacos come together in just 35 minutes and are gluten-free and dairy-free! Once you top them with the creamy jalapeño sauce, they’re irresistibly tasty!
26. Chicken Tortilla Soup
When I’m looking to make a healthy dinner recipe that can serve a crowd, this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is my go-to! Made entirely in a crock pot and with just 15 minutes prep time, this is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. My entire family has loved this recipe for years and I’m so excited to share my tested method for perfect Chicken Tortilla Soup every time!
27. Healthy Ground Turkey Taco Salad
If I had to pick one salad to make for lunch, this easy Ground Turkey Taco Salad would be it! I’ve been making it for years and I love that it comes together in under 30 minutes, with minimal ingredients, and still has the best flavor. It’s fresh, hearty, crunchy, and all topped off with a creamy dressing! This is truly the BEST salad.
28. Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
This Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe is made with just 6 ingredients! As someone who’s obsessed with Chipotle but wants to also save money, this homemade copycat recipe is one of my favorites. I love making it anytime we have friends over and it’s such a hit every time!
29. Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
These Sriracha Lime Shrimp Tacos are SO flavorful, gluten free, and loaded with nutrition. Make them in about 20 minutes or less for a delicious meal the entire family will love!
30. Instant Pot Carne Asada
With over 70 5-star reviews, this Carne Asada Tacos recipe is easy to make and SO good! The carne asada cooks in an Instant Pot for perfectly juicy and tender steak, wrapped in a warm, crisp tortilla with the best toppings. I love that it comes together in 30 minutes!
31. Chicken Fajita Tacos
This Chicken Fajita Tacos recipe is something my family and I truly look forward to on busy weeknights! They’re the perfect combination of fajita and taco goodness, making for a dinner recipe that’s so flavorful and delicious. This is one of my top go-to dinner recipes and I know you’ll love it – every bite is so good!
32. Guacamole & Shrimp Tostadas
These super easy Shrimp Guacamole Tostadas have been one of my favorite easy dinner recipes for years! These crunchy tortillas with guacamole, flavorful shrimp, veggies, and a drizzle of hot honey and lime on top are truly a dream come true! My family loves when I make any variation of this easy recipe. Every bite is so good!
33. The Best Easy Salsa Recipe
The BEST Easy Salsa Recipe made with fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Delicious and perfect as a healthy, homemade snack or appetizer!
34. Spicy Salmon Tacos
Spicy Salmon Tacos that come together in under 40 minutes on a sheet pan! I’ve been making this easy recipe for YEARS and it’s still my go-to for whenever I’m craving tacos. Made with juicy salmon fillets, corn, shredded cabbage and drizzled with a tangy and creamy avocado lime dressing or avocado slices, every bite is so flavorful. I adjust the spicy level for my kiddos, and my entire family loves this dinner recipe!
35. 5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas
5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas that are perfect for dinner tonight! Made with organic firm tofu and savory black beans, these enchiladas are delicious, wholesome, and SO easy to make!
36. Turkey Taco Bowl Recipe
This 20-Minute Taco Bowl Recipe is the BEST for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! Made with ground turkey, rice, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, and fresh cilantro, this is a meal that everyone will love. Add a creamy yogurt sauce and a squeeze of lime juice for a no-fuss dinner that can be made in no time at all. Raise your cooking game with these taco bowls for a meal that’s perfect for sharing!
37. Chili Lime Steak Tacos
Chili Lime Steak Tacos with Mango Salsa recipe that’s easy to make in your slow cooker! The zingy chili lime seasoning cooks with tender steak, and then gets topped with the best fresh mango salsa. I’ve been making this healthy dinner recipe for years and I can promise you this: everyone at the dinner table will thank you for this one!
38. Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos
I’ve been making healthy taco recipes for years, but there’s just something SO special about these Vegan Tofu Tacos! The spicy Thai sauce with fresh veggies, crispy tofu, and cabbage pineapple slaw all wrapped in a tortilla is truly next-level. If you’ve been looking for an easy dinner recipe that takes things up a notch in flavor, you’ll LOVE this tofu taco recipe!
39. Lime Cilantro Rice Bowl
I make this Cilantro Lime Rice recipe at least once a week. It’s one of my favorite side dishes! Pair it with chicken, beans, avocado, corn, tomatoes, and a drizzle of the best creamy sauce, and this easy side dish turns into a healthy bowl recipe for dinner. No matter how you enjoy it, you’ll love how light, fluffy, and flavorful this 30-minute lime cilantro rice recipe is!
40. Baked Mahi Mahi Taco Recipe
If you’ve been looking for the BEST easy fish taco recipe, then you’ll love these Mahi Mahi Tacos! I’ve been making this easy dinner recipe for years and my family loves it every single time. Even the toddler! Make these fish tacos on a single sheet pan in under 30 minutes. They’re SO yummy and full of flavor!
41. 5- Minute Spinach Vegetarian Quesadillas
These 5-Minute Spinach Vegetarian Quesadillas are incredibly easy to make and perfect for a simple, quick lunch or dinner recipe!
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