10 Tex-Mex Recipes Where Chicken Chicken Is the (Lone) Star

Few North American cuisines pack as much punch as Mexican and Texan. Bring the wildly diverse flavors of Mexico to a place where everything is bigger, and you get Tex-Mex: bold, cheesy, and dangerously snackable. So how could it possibly get any better? Chicken sausage. That's how.

Whether it's a gooey tray of nachos or a grab-and-go breakfast burrito, our chicken sausages bring a juicy, savory hit of leaner protein to every bite. They're designed to go basically anywhere chicken goes—and wouldn't you know it, chicken goes great in most of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes. From easy weeknight dinners to breakfasts, BBQ sides, and party dips, these 10 Tex-Mex recipes with chicken sausage bring big flavor to the table, minus the fuss.

Sheet Pan Nachos With Chicken Sausage

In the big bracket of game-day snacks, an old-school tray of nachos is still the one to beat. This sheet-pan version gives our chicken sausage a full makeover with homemade taco seasoning, then piles it onto chips with plenty of cheese, beans, and whatever toppings you love.

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos With Chicken Sausage

Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Taquitos

Breakfast tacos and burritos get plenty of love, but taquitos are the overlooked S-tier a.m. bite. Crispy outside and loaded with fluffy eggs and Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage inside, they start the day with a bang… or, more accurately, a crunch. Even better? They freeze beautifully and travel like champions, offering a quick and easy weekday breakfast on the go.

Recipe: Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Taquitos

Chicken Sausage Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed peppers have an impressive range, and somewhere beautifully in the middle sits the chile relleno. These poblanos borrow its spirit for a weeknight, with Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, Monterey Jack, Mexican-style rice, and a warm tomato sauce. No frying required. Napkins, however, are highly recommended.

Recipe: Chicken Sausage Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Charro Beans with Chicken Sausage

In some parts of the Southwest, the strength of your charro beans is a reflection of your strength as a person. This slightly spicy pot gets smoky, savory depth from Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage, so don't be surprised if people start eating the BBQ side dish by the bowl like it's chili.

Recipe: Charro Beans with Chicken Sausage

Melty Cheddar Breakfast Tacos

Fact: Tacos make everything better. So why not start your day with a taco—or five? Fluffy eggs, smoky Hatch chiles, and Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage make these easy enough for a weekday and good enough for brunch. Make a batch to feed a crowd and you’ve done your part to make the world a better place.

Recipe: Melty Cheddar Breakfast Tacos

Chicken Sausage Queso Dip

The ultimate Tex-Mex flex, queso is often called liquid gold. But what do you call it when you add Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, Hatch and Fresno peppers, and a chili crisp chef's kiss? Who cares—it's delicious.

Recipe: Chicken Sausage Queso Dip

Grilled Jalapeño Poppers with Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage

Some people hear "jalapeño poppers" and picture a soggy sports-bar appetizer. Real ones know better. This open-faced take from the jalapeño boat school of grilling skips the bacon, fills the peppers with cream cheese and Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, and lets the grill do the rest.

Recipe: Grilled Jalapeño Poppers with Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage

Make-Ahead Melty Cheddar Breakfast Burritos

This recipe is the culinary equivalent of speed-running breakfast for a crowd: a fluffy sheet-pan egg bake loaded with roasted potatoes, browned sausage, and cheese, ready to slice, wrap, and freeze. Pull one out on a busy morning and thank your past self for being so thoughtful.

Recipe: Make-Ahead Melty Cheddar Breakfast Burritos

Chicken Sausage Fajitas with Chipotle Aioli

With respect to Taylor and Travis, the hottest power couple around is sizzle and snap. These weeknight fajitas pair skillet-charred peppers and onions with Classic Roasted Chicken Sausage, plus a zippy chipotle aioli to liven things up.

Recipe: Chicken Sausage Fajitas with Chipotle Aioli

Green Chile Chilaquiles Scramble

For many, the day doesn't truly start until that first bite of green chile. This Southwestern scramble piles Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, Hatch chiles, fresh greens, avocado, and crispy tortilla chips into one breakfast, with a snap, a crunch, and just enough heat to wake you up right.

Recipe: Green Chile Chilaquiles Scramble