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Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce

Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce for Easy Dinners

Quick Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce is a satisfying dinner option full of bold flavors and customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 1 each Pre-made pizza crust 11 inches round or two flatbreads
  • ¾ cup Red enchilada sauce or substitute with salsa
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese mix with Colby jack for added flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Colby jack, Monterey jack, or cheddar cheese use your favorite melting cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded chicken breast using rotisserie chicken saves time
  • ¼ cup Red onion, diced small substitute with green onions or omit if desired
  • 1 cup Corn kernels canned, frozen, or fresh
For the Toppings
  • 3 tablespoons Queso fresco or cotija cheese or substitute with feta
  • ½ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped optional, depending on preference
For the Elote Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1 each Lime juice fresh is best, bottled works in a pinch
  • 1/8 teaspoon Chili powder adjust according to spice preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. Spread ¾ cup of red enchilada sauce evenly over the flatbread.
  3. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and Colby jack cheese over the sauced flatbread, then add chicken, corn, and onion.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and queso fresco.
  6. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder to make the elote sauce.
  7. Drizzle elote sauce over the flatbread, slice, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins or veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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