Spicy Mexican Chicken Stew

This festive meal is anything but boring; it’s bursting with shredded chicken, corn, and includes a jar of store-bought salsa (an effective shortcut).

Green Chili Chicken Stacked Enchiladas

The first time I went to Santa Fe, I fell in love with green chiles. Every cook in New Mexico has his or her own version of green chile sauce, and it’s served at every meal—with eggs, burritos, roasted chicken, and in enchiladas, as in this recipe. The layers stack up pretty high in the slow cooker, but don’t worry; the ingredients will cook down and meld into one cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth dish.

Taco Lasagna

Layered with lean ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, roasted green chilies, and onions, each bite bursts with flavor.

Mexican Pizza

With seasoned ground beef simmered to perfection, creamy refried beans, and a blend of gooey nacho and taco cheeses atop crispy tostada shells.