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27 Healthy High Protein Mexican Recipes


Healthy eating gets a tasty twist with this collection of 27 High Protein Mexican Recipes. From meal prep-friendly ideas to hearty dinners, these recipes fit easily into a health-conscious routine.

Mexican food is all about bold flavors and fresh ingredients, like beans, lean meats, and lots of spices. It’s the kind of cooking that makes healthy eating feel anything but boring.

High protein meals are important for staying energized and satisfied throughout the day, and these recipes deliver just that. Perfect for supporting fitness goals or enjoying meals that keep you full longer, this roundup offers plenty of options to keep you on track.

Focus on healthy chicken dishes, ground turkey meals, or even Weight Watchers-friendly picks to add variety to your table. Explore these nourishing recipes and discover how to make wellness more flavorful.

1. High Protein Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

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Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salad
Enjoy a simple and healthy Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla with Salad recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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A close-up of a chicken and cheese quesadilla on a rustic wooden board, featuring melted cheese, with parsley and sliced red peppers for garnish.

2. Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

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Weight Watchers Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)
Weight Watchers Pork Carnitas made in a slow cooker. Perfect for tacos or burritos, this tender, spiced pork dish is a great lunch or dinner.
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3. Best High Protein Ground Beef Tacos

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Best Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos
Best Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos Recipe. A quick and easy dinner with Mexican flavors.
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4. California Style Fish Tacos

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Weight Watchers California Style Fish Tacos
Weight Watchers California Style Fish Tacos Recipe is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that's low in fat and points.
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5. Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer)

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Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos (Air Fryer)
This Quick Mexican Chicken Taquitos recipe is easy to make and perfect for a tasty snack or meal. Cooked in an air fryer for a crispy finish!
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6. Quick High Protein Chicken Nachos

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Quick Weight Watchers Chicken Nachos
This recipe for Quick Weight Watchers Chicken Nachos. A quick and easy Mexican appetizer, lunch, or snack.
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7. Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

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Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Taquitos
Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Recipe – A delicious Mexican Appetizer. Perfect for game day. 4 Points (2022/2023 Plan), MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 6 Green Plan
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8. Mexican Avocado Turkey Burgers

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Weight Watchers Mexican Avocado Turkey Burgers
Weight Watchers Mexican Avocado Turkey Burgers Recipe. These burgers are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers.
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Weight Watchers Mexican Avocado Turkey Burgers on a rustic surface.

9. Turkey Tamale Casserole

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Weight Watchers Turkey Tamale Casserole
Weight Watchers Turkey Tamale Casserole Recipe. This hearty meal can be customized to your taste by making it more, or less spicy. Great for leftover turkey!
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Weight Watchers Turkey Tamale Casserole on a black pan with wooden spoons on top of it.

10. Spicy High Protein Ground Beef Tacos

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Spicy Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos
Spicy Weight Watchers Ground Beef Tacos Recipe. This quick and easy Mexican dinner is a the perfect weeknight dinner. They're also great for Game Day!
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11. Ground Beef Chili Tacos

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Weight Watchers Ground Beef Chili Tacos
Weight Watchers Ground Beef Chili Tacos Recipe. You will have this meal on the table in just 38 minutes, so it's great when you're short on time.
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12. Quick High Protein Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

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Quick Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Quick Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe. This easy Mexican dish is a great option for lunch or dinner. The best part about this recipe is you can customize it to your taste. You can also save some points by using ingredients that are free points on your particular plan.
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13. Amazing Crockpot Shredded Chicken Nachos

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Amazing Crockpot Weight Watchers Shredded Chicken Nachos
Amazing Crockpot Weight Watchers Shredded Chicken Nachos Recipe. This tasty Mexican appetizer, or dinner is a favorite for Game Day, Taco Tuesday, or any day!
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14. Chicken and Avocado Nachos

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Weight Watchers Chicken and Avocado Nachos with Cream Sauce
Weight Watchers Chicken and Avocado Nachos with Cream Sauce Recipe. A spicy Mexican snack, appetizer, or casual dinner.
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15. Chipotle Turkey Burgers

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Weight Watchers Chipotle Turkey Burgers
Weight Watchers Chipotle Turkey Burgers Recipe. If you like spicy, this one is for you! Serve with grilled zucchini, roasted carrots, or whatever vegetable you like.
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Weight Watchers Turkey Burgers

16. Spicy Salsa Chicken

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Weight Watchers Spicy Salsa Chicken
Weight Watchers Spicy Salsa Chicken Recipe. A super easy Slow Cooker Mexican dinner recipe. This shredded chicken is great served on rice, in taco shells, or in a wrap. The leftovers make an easy lunch. This healthy recipe is Low Carb, Low Fat, and Gluten Free. MyWW Points: 2 Green Plan, 2 Smart Points.
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Weight Watchers Spicy Salsa Chicken

17. Mexican Pork Chops

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Weight Watchers Mexican Pork Chops
Weight Watchers Mexican Pork Chops with Vegetables Recipe. Gluten free and low fat. MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 6 Green Plan, 6 WW Freestyle Points and 6 Smart Points.
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18. Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Weight Watchers Chicken Tortilla Soup
Healthy Weight Watchers Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe. A quick and easy 30 minute dinner. Great recipe for leftover chicken. A delicious Mexican meal the whole family will love! Low calorie. Healthy comfort food!
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19. Tex-Mex Baked Fish

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Weight Watchers Tex-Mex Baked Fish
Weight Watchers Tex-Mex Baked Fish Recipe with cod, salsa, cheddar cheese, corn chips, avocado, and sour cream. – A quick and easy 30 minute meal.
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Weight Watchers Mexican Baked Fish

20. Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

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Weight Watchers Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Weight Watchers Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe – A delicious comfort food dinner. A great freezer meal for busy nights! MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 10 Green Plan. 5 WW Freestyle Points and 10 Smart Points.
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Weight Watchers Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

21. Baked Chimichangas

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Weight Watchers Baked Chimichangas
Weight Watchers Baked Chimichangas Recipe – An Easy and Delicious Mexican Dinner with turkey, salsa, refried beans, chili powder, and chili peppers.
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Weight Watchers Baked Chimichangas

22. Chicken Taco Salad

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Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Salad
Weight Watchers Chicken Taco Salad Recipe with corn tortillas, lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast, tomatoes, Mexican cheese, and salsa. MyWW Points: 5 Blue Plan and 7 Green Plan.
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23. Mexican Beef Skillet

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Weight Watchers Mexican Beef Skillet
Weight Watchers Mexican Beef Skillet Recipe with ground beef. Quick and easy and ready in 30 minutes. 6 WW Freestyle Points (Blue Plan)
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Weight Watchers Mexican Beef Skillet

24. Chicken Enchiladas

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Weight Watchers Chicken Enchiladas
Weight Watchers Chicken Enchiladas Recipe – A delicious lighter version of the Mexican dinner. 7 WW Freestyle Points and 7 Smart Points.
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Weight Watchers Chicken Enchiladas

25. High Protein Salsa Chicken Recipe

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Weight Watchers Salsa Chicken
Weight Watchers Salsa Chicken Recipe with boneless skinless chicken breast, salsa, green onion, and parmesan cheese. An easy, healthy dinner with 1 WW Freestyle Point and 4 Smart Points.
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26. Crock Pot Carnitas

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Weight Watchers Crock Pot Carnitas
Weight Watchers Crock Pot Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe with garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and chicken broth. A low carb, low calorie dinner with 223 calories, 6 WW Freestyle Points and 6 Smart Points
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27. High Protein Taco Soup

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Weight Watchers Taco Soup
Weight Watchers Mexican Taco Soup Recipe with ground turkey. 1 WW Freestyle Point and 6 Smart Points
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