Southwestern Meals + Sides

Shake up your dinnertime routine with these Easy Southwestern Meals and Side Dishes! You'll love how easy they are, and your family will love the big bold flavor.

It's Fall and we're all getting into comfort food mode. Aside from the traditional meatloaves, casseroles and large pots of chili or homemade soups, I love to add some variety to our dinnertime during this season.

These easy and delicious Southwestern meals and side dishes are a great way to do just that. These are all recipes that can be made easily and will definitely shake up your evening meal.

The added touches of warm spices, rice, beans, and homemade chips and salsa are sure to keep you warm on the inside while the weather gets cooler outside. 

Walking Taco Casserole

Southwest Chopped Chicken Salad

This salad is full of beautiful fresh veggie, tender grilled chicken, and topped with a tangy Southwest inspired dressing.

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Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is made in just 30 minutes is perfect for a crowd. Everyone gets exactly what they like by adding delicious toppings to suit their own tastes.

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Simple Homemade Guacamole

30+ Easy and Delicious Southwestern Meals

• Tastes Better From Scratch - Smothered Sweet Pork Burritos
• Kalyn's Kitchen - Slow Cooker Vegan Mexican Bowls
• Amanda's Cookin - 3 Bean Salsa Chicken & Rice
• Simply Stacie - Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
• Recipe Girl - Slow-Cooked Carnitas Tacos
• A Mom"s Take - Chalupas
• Healthy Delicious - Baked Summer Vegetables Taquitos
• Kalyn's Kitchen - Vegetarian Green Chili and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole

Krystal's Kitsch - Southwestern Chicken Salad

Persnickety Plates - Zucchini Boat Turkey Tacos

The Girl Who Ate Everything - Mango Black Bean Chicken Quinoa Bowls

More Southwestern Meals

• The Girl Who Ate Everything - Mini Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Two Healthy Kitchens - Easy Mexican Ravioli Lasagna
• Framed Frosting - Raw Vegan Tacos
• Recipe Girl - Mango, Black Bean & Goat Cheese Quesadilla
• Kalyn's Kitchen - Layered Mexican Casserole Recipe
• The Girl Who Ate Everything - Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Pie
• Miss Information Blog - Shrimp Tacos
• Menu of Musings - Chipotle Burrito Bowl
• Busy Mom's Helper  - Salsa Pork Chops
• Turning Clock Back - Southwestern Pilaf Recipe With Creamy Taco Dressing

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Incredibly flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is a 'set and forget' kind of recipe that makes entertaining a breeze! This chili recipe will feed a crowd, and then some!

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Southwestern Sides

And what Southwestern Meal would be complete without the delicious sides that go with it? Check out some of our favorites:

Miss Information Blog - Easy Salsa Fresca

Easy Pico de Gallo

Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime come together to create the perfect classic topping for Mexican dishes like tacos or a dip to serve with tortilla chips.

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Cowboy Corn Casserole

You don't want to miss this creamy, cheesy corn casserole topped with smoky bacon and seasoned with our delicious cowboy seasoning mix. It's the perfect side for your Southwestern meal.

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More Side Dish Recipes

• Lil Luna - Black Bean and Corn Salsa
• Recipe Girl - Sweet Smokin' Hot, Mango-Chipotle Guacamole
• Busy Mom's Helper - Fresh Salsa and Homemade Chips
• Two Healthy Kitchens - Mexican Fiesta Black Bean Hummus
• Lil Luna - Avocado Lime Ranch Dip

Delicious Salsa Recipes

More Amazing Recipes

• Classic Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
• Mini Pumpkin Trifle Dessert
• Easy Instant Pot Meals