Food & Cooking Recipes Recipes by Region Mexican-Inspired Recipes 23 Recipes With Tortillas, From Breakfast Taquitos to Dinner Tacos Whether corn or flour, tortillas are the starring ingredient in these delicious recipes for every meal of the day. By Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds is an experienced recipe developer, recipe tester, food editor, and freelance writer with over a decade of experience in the food and media industries. Editorial Guidelines Published on April 5, 2024 Close Photo: Ren Fuller To tackle mealtime with ease, we've got 23 recipes with tortillas to keep everyone at the table happy. Whether you're partial to the subtle earthiness of corn or the flexibility of a flour-based wrap, having a bag of tortillas at the ready opens you up to a world of recipe possibilities. Kick off the day with make-ahead-friendly breakfast taquitos, then keep your energy up long past lunch with a lean and mean Buffalo chicken wrap. And when it comes to dinner, take your pick from a number of hot-from-the-oven casseroles, sizzling fajitas, or even an easy moo shu stir-fry, perfect for tucking into just-warmed tortillas. How to Store TortillasWhile you may be used to stashing them on the counter, tortillas will keep longer when stored in the fridge. (But don’t worry—if they start to dry out, you can always turn them into homemade tortilla chips, perfect for serving with an easy homemade salsa.) 93 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Any Night of the Week 01 of 23 Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Wraps Chris Simpson Crispy fish swaddled in warm tortillas with a crunchy green-apple-and-cabbage slaw is a mealtime homerun. Even better, this recipe brings all the flavor of crispy fried fish and none of the mess because it's baked. The secret to the golden crumb coating lies in briefly toasting the panko in the oven before coating the fish. View Recipe 02 of 23 Adobo-Marinated Chicken Quesadillas Pantry heroes like canned chipotle chiles in adobo and rice vinegar take this chicken quesadilla recipe from ho-hum to serious yum. It's smoky and tangy with just the right amount of cheese and can stand on its own for dinner or be cut into smaller wedges for snacking. View Recipe 03 of 23 Freezer Burritos Bryan Gardner These freezer-friendly, choose-your-own-adventure burritos store beautifully for up to three months and are a great way to use up leftover beans, greens, and cooked meat. View Recipe 04 of 23 Gingery Shrimp Salad With Crispies Paola + Murray Cutting flour tortillas into strips and crisping them on the stovetop makes a perfect topper for this restaurant-worthy salad. A quick dressing made from hot-pepper jelly, grated ginger, and a splash of vinegar adds a welcome dose of sweetness and tang to take things over the top. View Recipe 05 of 23 Sheet-Pan Fajitas Ren Fuller Easy cleanup is a given with sheet-pan recipes, and this fajita number is no exception. Broil sliced vegetables and chicken until charred and cooked through, then serve with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings for the easiest fajita fest ever. View Recipe 06 of 23 Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Wraps Paola + Murray Salty halloumi cheese and vegetables like zucchini and radicchio get the grill (or grill pan) treatment in this Mediterranean-inspired recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes for a satisfying, meatless lunch or dinner any day of the week. View Recipe 07 of 23 Chorizo and Mustard Greens Tacos Nico Schinco A unique combination of smoky chorizo and peppery mustard greens creates an anything-but-bland filling for charred corn tortillas. Using chopped cilantro stems in the meat mixture while reserving the leaves for topping cuts down on food waste and adds a burst of bright flavor to this 30-minute winner dinner. View Recipe 08 of 23 Crispy Baked Chicken Flautas Justin Walker Turn to the oven—not the stovetop—to crisp up these irresistible chicken flautas, which are baked, not fried, for ease. A smoky, cheesy ground chicken filling keeps the insides moist, while a brush of oil before baking ensures the tortillas achieve golden-brown perfection. View Recipe 09 of 23 Beef and Cabbage Tacos Yuki Sugiura This 20-minute taco dinner features seasoned ground beef and shredded red cabbage. Serve with creamy and crunchy toppings like sliced avocado, sour cream, and jarred jalapeños for a twist on the Tex-Mex staple. View Recipe 10 of 23 Cheese Enchilada Casserole Easy and customizable, there is a lot to love about this take on cheese enchiladas. Choose from three different sauce recipes and your choice of toppings. It's a dish you'll make often. Pro tip: This recipe is a great way to clean out your cheese drawer and use up the last of those condiments hanging out in your fridge. View Recipe 11 of 23 Chicken Tortilla Soup Standard Sliced corn tortillas are crisped in the oven to add crunch to this deeply flavored soup, which has plenty of other tasty toppings like avocado and crumbled cotija cheese. Since this recipe calls for shredded cooked chicken, it's the perfect opportunity to make the most of a time-saving rotisserie bird or your leftover roast. View Recipe 12 of 23 Breakfast Taquitos Lennart Weibull Loaded with sausage, tender scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese, these baked taquitos are a crunchier take on the standard breakfast burrito. Make them ahead and reheat for a crispy, melty breakfast whenever the mood strikes. View Recipe 13 of 23 Easy Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry Chris Simpson Quick-cooking pork tenderloin, shiitake mushrooms, and store-bought coleslaw mix form the base of this savory, moo-shu-inspired stir-fry, which uses flour tortillas instead of the more traditional pancakes. Look for pre-sliced mushrooms to cut down on prep even further. View Recipe 14 of 23 Corn-Tortilla and Egg Scramble Switch up your scramble by incorporating crisped up corn tortillas, diced poblano chile, and fresh tomato. Oh, and did we mention a hearty handful of grated cheddar? Serve with salsa or hot sauce for a Tex-Mex inspired start to the day. View Recipe 15 of 23 Beef and Potato Burritos Diced potatoes add heft to these easy beef burritos, which are seasoned with cumin and paprika, and get a spicy kick from a chopped jalapeño chile. Before folding, top them with shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and lime juice for a cool and crunchy contrast to the savory filling. View Recipe 16 of 23 Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas In this vegetarian-friendly quesadilla recipe, crumbled goat cheese takes the place of more commonly used cheeses like Colby or Monterey Jack for extra creaminess. If weather allows, consider grilling these outdoors to add a touch of smoky flavor. View Recipe 17 of 23 Crispy Chicken Tacos Take your dinner game up a notch with this extra-crispy taco recipe. While chicken thighs roast in the oven, corn tortillas are pan-fried on the stovetop to maximize crunch. An easy, fresh tomato salsa and chicken skin cracklings finish off these tasty tacos. View Recipe 18 of 23 Vegetarian Enchiladas Suizas Con Poulos Enchiladas Suizas, or Swiss enchiladas, take their name from the mozzarella cheese and crema that add melty goodness to this one-pot meal. In our vegetarian version, you’ll layer sliced poblano peppers, red onion, and zucchini with tortillas and a store-bought green salsa before topping with cheese and finishing in the oven. View Recipe 19 of 23 Spicy Shrimp Fajitas With Grilled Pineapple Pico Armando Rafael Coating shrimp in a two-ingredient chipotle mixture before grilling adds plenty of deep, smoky flavor to these easy fajitas. Topped with a juicy grilled pineapple pico, this tropical-inspired dinner will bring vacation vibes any night of the week. View Recipe 20 of 23 Buffalo Chicken Wrap In this quick and easy meal for one, lean chicken tenders are cooked on the stovetop before being tossed in an easy homemade Buffalo sauce and rolled into a whole wheat tortilla. To tame the heat, it's served with a lightened-up blue cheese dip made with gut-friendly yogurt instead of the standard sour cream and mayo. View Recipe 21 of 23 Tortilla Pie A combination of seasoned ground beef, frozen corn, and baby spinach make up the filling for this hearty tortilla pie. No springform pan? No problem. Readers have used both a round cake pan and a deep-dish pie plate with plenty of success. View Recipe 22 of 23 Cheese-Stuffed Tostadas Ren Fuller Use your broiler for this 30-minute tostada main dish that will please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Melty Monterey Jack cheese is sandwiched between corn tortillas and broiled before being topped with a smoky black bean mixture, plus radishes, salsa, and cilantro. View Recipe 23 of 23 Lighter Chicken Enchiladas To lighten up our chicken enchilada recipe without sacrificing on flavor, we reduced the amount of oil in our sauce and swapped in boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which are pan-steamed to keep them from drying out. Doubling the recipe and freezing one of the batches means a hearty (but not heavy) enchilada dinner is only a reheat away. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit