Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce Recipe
This Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce is a quick and flavorful meal that combines a crispy flatbread base topped with zesty red enchilada sauce, melted cheese, shredded chicken, corn, and red onions. Finished with a fresh sprinkle of cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and a creamy, tangy homemade elote sauce, it’s a perfect fusion of cheesy, spicy, and tangy flavors that bring street-style Mexican flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Flatbread and Toppings
- 1 pre-made pizza crust, 11 inches round OR 2 flatbreads (I use Flatout flatbreads)
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 red onion, diced small
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
After Baking Toppings
- 3 tablespoons queso fresco or cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Elote Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy flatbread base and melty cheese.
- Prepare the Base: Place the pre-made pizza crust or flatbreads on a large baking sheet, ready for toppings.
- Spread Enchilada Sauce: Evenly spoon the red enchilada sauce over the flatbread, spreading to cover the surface thoroughly to impart moisture and flavor.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Colby jack (or Monterey jack or cheddar) cheese over the sauce, then distribute the diced red onion, shredded chicken breast, and corn kernels evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and just beginning to brown, ensuring a deliciously bubbly texture.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let it cool for 5 minutes to set, then sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco for added freshness and creaminess.
- Make Elote Sauce: While the flatbread cools, prepare the elote sauce by combining mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder in a small bowl. Stir well until smooth and blended.
- Serve: Slice the flatbread into servings, drizzle with the prepared elote sauce, and serve warm for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal or snack.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and added flavor.
- For a spicier version, add some sliced jalapeños before baking.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter elote sauce.
- Flatbread size may vary; adjust ingredient quantities accordingly.
- To make this dish vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables like bell peppers or black beans.
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