Stock up on sour cream, cilantro, lime, avocado and your favorite salsa— you'll be using them all week. Enjoy taquitos, creamy enchiladas, stuffed poblanos and more Southwest-inspired recipes!
A 7-Day Meal Plan of Southwestern Dinners
Updated on Nov. 02, 2023
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Sunday: Smothered Burritos
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My brother-in-law teased that I only knew five ground beef recipes. I proved him wrong with my inventive spicy burritos. —Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 624 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
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Monday: Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad
Total Time
190 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love helping to measure the seasonings. —Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups lettuce with 3 ounces cooked chicken: 143 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
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Tuesday: Beefy Huevos Rancheros
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is quick, easy and oh-so-tasty recipe works for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is delicious served in flour tortillas with fruit or salad on the side. Guests can top them however they like. —Sandra Leonard, Peculiar, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 434 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 241mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.
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Wednesday: Southwest Chicken Chili
Total Time
375 mins
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken thighs are a nice change of pace in this easy chili. I also add a smoked ham hock and fresh cilantro for flavor and to keep the dish interesting. —Phyllils Beatty, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 343 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein.
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Thursday: Air-Fryer Taquitos
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love these any-occasion air-fryer taquitos. Spice them up by adding sliced jalapenos, if desired. —Mark Webber, Valdez, Alaska
Nutrition Facts:
1 taquito: 168 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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Friday: Easy Stuffed Poblanos
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My partner adores these saucy stuffed peppers—and I love how quickly they come together. Top with low-fat sour cream and your favorite salsa. —Jean Erhardt, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 stuffed pepper halves: 312 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1039mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Saturday: White Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I adapted the recipe for these rich and creamy white chicken enchiladas from a cooking class I had a while back. —Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 enchiladas: 1048 calories, 52g fat (23g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 1979mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 67g protein.
