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Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks - BudgetBytes.com

Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

$5.25 recipe / $1.75 serving
5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce - BudgetBytes.com

5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce

$2.83 recipe / $0.47 serving
Weeknight Enchiladas - BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Enchiladas

$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving
30 Minute Posole - BudgetBytes.com

30 minute Homemade Posole

$6.55 recipe $1.09 serving
Vegetable Enchilada Casserole - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

$6.10 recipe / $1.02 serving
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Poor Man’s Burrito Bowls

$7.07 recipe / $1.18 serving
Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork - BudgetBytes.com

Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork

$4.51 recipe / $0.75 serving
Taco Salad Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Taco Salad Skillet

$7.86 recipe / $1.97 serving
These light and refreshing Sweet Potato Tacos are filled with a simple sweet potato and black bean hash, and topped with a tangy lime crema. BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema

$5.14 recipe / $1.29 serving
Tomato and Corn Relish - BudgetBytes.com

Tomato and Corn Relish

$3.46 recipe / $0.58 serving
Chicken Ropa Vieja - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving
Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw - BudgetBytes.com

Fish Tacos with Cumin Lime Slaw

$5.44 recipe / $1.36 serving
Cumin Lime Coleslaw - BudgetBytes.com

Cumin Lime Coleslaw

$3.00 recipe / $0.50 serving
Nacho Taters - BudgetBytes.com

Nacho Taters

$6.84 recipe / $1.71 each
Green Chile Breakfast Quesadillas - BudgetBytes.com

Green Chile Breakfast Quesadillas

$4.20 recipe / $1.05 each
Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef - BudgetBytes.com

Saucy Southwest Shredded Beef

$15.22 recipe / $1.27 serving
Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup

$4.11 recipe / $0.69 serving
Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas - Budgetbytes.com

SNAP Challenge: Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

$8.62 recipe / $1.08 per enchilada
Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta

$6.68 recipe / $1.67 serving
Packed with vegetables, flavor, protein, and fiber, this ultra-flavorful and low-calorie Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is an all around winner! BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

$4.81 recipe / $0.79 serving
Sopa de Fideo

Sopa de Fideo

$4.11 recipe / $0.69 serving
It only takes one skillet and a few ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful and filling Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet. BudgetBytes.com

Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet

$7.09 recipe / $1.81 serving
If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is it! Precooked chicken makes this dinner possible in about 30 minutes. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Chicken Skillet

$6.76 recipe / $1.69 serving
Southwest Spiced Corn - Budget Bytes

Southwest Spiced Corn

$3.21 recipe / $0.80 serving
Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving
Chili Roasted Potatoes

Chili Roasted Potatoes

$2.90 recipe / $0.48 serving
Roasted Corn & Zucchini Tacos

Roasted Corn and Zucchini Tacos

$8.41 recipe / $1.40 serving
Chicken Green Chile Enchiladas

Chicken (or Turkey) Green Chile Enchiladas

$9.72 recipe / $1.94 serving
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

$8.63 recipe / $1.44 serving
Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas

$7.28 recipe / $0.91 serving
Beef Taco Pasta

Beef Taco Pasta

$10.33 recipe / $1.72 serving
Chicken & Pumpkin Soup

Chicken & Pumpkin Soup

$6.55 recipe / $1.09 serving
Southwest Steak Bowls

Southwest Steak Bowls

$10.50 recipe / $2.63 serving
Roasted Poblano Grits with Chorizo

Roasted Poblano Grits with Chorizo

$4.27 recipe / $1.07 serving
Southwest Scramble Skillet - Budget Bytes

Southwest Breakfast Scramble

$5.73 recipe / $1.43 serving
These hearty vegan Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas are stuffed with fresh ingredients and drenched in a homemade sauce for big flavor in every bite. BudgetBytes.com

Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas

$7.23 recipe / $1.45 serving
These Easy Oven Fajitas are a simple "set it and forget it" way to get that smoky sweet flavor of traditional griddle fajitas. BudgetBytes.com

Easy Oven Fajitas

$7.78 recipe / $1.95 serving
Salsa Chicken Casserole

Salsa Chicken Casserole

$8.58 recipe / $1.43 serving
Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

$7.71 recipe / $0.96 serving
Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

$5.45 recipe / $0.91 serving
Chipotle Chicken Chile

chipotle chicken chili or “C3”

$9.51 recipe / $1.19 serving
Roasted Vegetable Burritos

roasted vegetable burritos

$14.18 recipe / $1.42 each
Taco Stuffed Shells

taco stuffed shells

$14.65 recipe / $1.47 serving
Thick Enchilada Sauce

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

$0.80 batch
Vegetable Tamale Pie

vegetable tamale pie

$8.05 recipe / $1.00 serving
Southwest Salad with Taco Ranch

southwest salad with taco ranch dressing

$8.23 recipe / $1.37 serving
Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

$7.43 recipe / $0.93 serving

Easy Pineapple Salsa

$1.55 recipe / $0.26 serving

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