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If you love Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza but want a healthier option you can make at home, this lightened-up Skillet Mexican Pizza is the answer. Made with crispy corn tortillas, fat-free refried beans, taco sauce, cheese, and fresh tomatoes, it’s just as satisfying as the fast-food favorite — but with a fraction of the calories and WW points.
Ready in minutes with everyday grocery store ingredients, this is one of my go-to recipes for Pizza Night or Meatless Mondays. You can keep it vegetarian or add a little leftover chicken breast for extra protein. Either way, it’s quick, easy, and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Mexican Skillet Pizza
- Healthier than fast food – At about 250 calories, it’s less than half the calories of Taco Bell’s version.
- WW-friendly – Light yet filling, and easy to track in the WW app.
- Quick and easy – Ready in minutes, with just a skillet and a few pantry staples.
- Customizable – Keep it vegetarian, add chicken, or switch up the toppings to suit your taste.
- Perfect for one (or two) – Great for solo dinners or a fun, lighter option for pizza night.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Corn tortillas – Either white or yellow corn tortillas will work. Look for thin, small ones (about 6-inch) so the pizza crisps up nicely. If you prefer, you can use whole-wheat tortillas for extra fiber.
- Fat-free refried beans – These provide the hearty filling between the tortillas. If you don’t have canned refried beans, mash a can of drained black beans or pinto beans instead.
- Taco seasoning – Adds that classic Mexican flavor. You can use a store-bought packet or make your own with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika.
- Taco sauce – This takes the place of pizza sauce and gives that signature flavor. If you don’t have it, enchilada sauce or even salsa will work.
- Shredded cheese – A reduced-fat Mexican blend works well, but you can substitute cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even mozzarella depending on what you have.
- Tomatoes – Freshly diced tomatoes add brightness. Cherry tomatoes, Roma, or even canned diced tomatoes (well drained) will all work.
- Optional toppings – Shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, avocado slices, light sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt, or a sprinkle of queso fresco.
For a protein boost, you can also add chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast, seasoned ground turkey, or veggie crumbles between the tortilla layers before topping with sauce and cheese.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Homemade Gooey Skillet Mexican Pizza?
According to my calculations, each meatless pizza has about 250 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
How to Make Mexican Pizza in a Skillet
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Prep the skillet. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet (affiliate link) with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add both corn tortillas to the skillet and cook until they start to turn golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3: Bean layer. Remove one tortilla to a plate. Flip the tortilla left in the skillet. Spread with warmed fat-free refried beans and sprinkle with a little taco seasoning.
Step 4: Top and assemble. Place the second tortilla on top. Spread with taco sauce, then add shredded cheese and chopped tomato.
Step 5: Melt and heat through. Cover the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts and the pizza is hot.
Shortcut: move the assembled pizza to a microwave (affiliate link)-safe plate and heat 30 to 45 seconds to melt the cheese.
Step 6: Finish and serve. Add any favorite toppings and slice into wedges.
Recipe Notes & Tips
Warm the beans first so they spread easily and do not tear the tortilla.
- Crispier tortillas: keep the skillet fairly dry and give each tortilla a little extra time during the first toasting step.
- Sauce swaps: no taco sauce on hand? Use enchilada sauce or a thick salsa.
- Seasoning options: store-bought taco seasoning is fine or mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Protein boost: add a thin layer of chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast between the tortillas. Seasoned ground turkey or veggie crumbles work too.
- Cheese choices: reduced-fat Mexican blend is great. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella also work.
- Tomato tip: if using juicy tomatoes, drain briefly so the top stays crisp.
- Make one or two: this is written for one personal pizza. Double everything to make two in batches.
Protein Option: Add the chicken to the second layer (in Step 4), on top of the taco sauce, and then continue by topping pizza with shredded cheese and tomatoes.
Serving Suggestions
This personal Mexican pizza makes a satisfying meal on its own, but you can easily round it out with something light and fresh on the side. A simple green salad like my Orange Spinach Salad or Simple Arugula Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Parmesan makes the perfect complement.
Top your pizza with extras like chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, diced avocado, or a light dollop of Guacamole or Greek yogurt for a little extra flavor and freshness.
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Skillet Mexican Pizza Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1/3 cup fat-free refried beans, warmed
- 1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1-1/2 tablespoons taco sauce
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, sliced black olives, guacamole, light sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet (affiliate link) with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add both tortillas and cook just until they begin to turn golden brown, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Remove one tortilla from the pan. Flip the tortilla in the skillet and spread with warmed refried beans and dust with taco seasoning.
- Place other tortilla on top of beans and layer with taco sauce, shredded cheese and tomato.
- Cover skillet and continue cooking for 1 – 2 minutes, or until cheese melts and pizza is warmed through. (Alternatively, remove pizza from skillet and place on a small microwave (affiliate link)-safe plate and cook in microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until cheese melts.)
- If desired, garnish with any favorite toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, avocado slices, sliced black olives, guacamole, light dollop of sour cream, queso fresco, crushed red pepper flakes, etc.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) For a little protein boost, you can easily turn this into a Mexican Pizza with Chicken by adding a little chopped or shredded lean chicken breast. Add the chicken to the second layer, on top of the taco sauce, and then continue by topping pizza with shredded cheese and tomatoes. Continue with heating until pizza is hot and cheese is melted. Garnish with any additional toppings. Warm your beans in small bowl in the microwave, or in small/medium saucepan on the stovetop. Additions + Substitutions
Other possible additions include, precooked ground meat including seasoned ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork or even leftover taco meat from Taco Tuesday. Or keep it vegetarian by substituting cooked veggie crumbles. No taco sauce? Use a couple tablespoons of enchilada sauce instead. No taco seasoning? Make your own homemade taco seasoning by combining chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin and salt and pepper. No canned refried beans? Substitute by heating and mashing a can of black beans or make your own warm refried black beans.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Hungry Girl Fast & Easy Cookbook (affiliate link) by Lisa Lillien
Apparently, this is even being turned into a Musical Exclusive featuring none other than the one-and-only, Dolly Parton. It’s a satirical TikTok called Mexican Pizza: The Musical about the popular Taco Bell item that will be premiering on September 15th!
More Lightened-Up Pizza Recipes
If you love this easy skillet Mexican pizza, you might also enjoy trying some of my other WW-friendly pizza recipes.
- My Low Carb Italian Tortilla Pizza s a quick and simple option that swaps a tortilla for traditional crust — light, crispy, and perfect for a fast dinner.
- These Spicy Chicken Pesto English Muffin Pizzas are fun, portion-controlled mini pizzas that pack bold flavors into every bite.
- The Crock Pot Crispy Vegetable Pizza is a unique slow cooker recipe that delivers cheesy, veggie-loaded comfort food without the fuss.
- For something bite-sized and family-friendly, my Mini Pepperoni Pizza Muffins are a hit with both kids and adults.
- If you’re a fan of 2-ingredient dough, you’ll love these Muffin Pan Deep Dish Pizzas. They’re hearty, customizable, and so fun to make.
- And for a fresh twist, try my Chicken Flatbread with Salsa Verde, White Beans, and Corn. It’s a flavorful, lighter take on flatbread pizza that makes a satisfying meal any night of the week.
