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Mexican Chicken Flatbread

Mexican Chicken Flatbread: Easy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Fun

Mexican Chicken Flatbread is an easy weeknight dish that combines grilled chicken and street corn flavors on crispy flatbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 1 package Pre-made pizza crust/Flatbreads Swap for homemade dough if preferred.
  • 1 cup Red enchilada sauce Taco sauce can be a milder substitute.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Consider non-dairy cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Colby jack/Monterey jack/Cheddar cheese Mix and match for complex flavors.
  • 2 cups Shredded chicken breast Use rotisserie chicken for ease or black beans for vegetarian option.
  • 1 medium Red onion Green onions can replace for a milder taste.
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Frozen or canned corn work great.
  • 1/2 cup Queso fresco/Cotija cheese Feta can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Parsley works if you're not a fan of cilantro.
For the Elote Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a healthier swap.
  • 1 tablespoon Juice of lime Lemon juice can serve as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Adjust to your spice level.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Position the oven rack in the center for even baking.
  2. Place pre-made pizza crust or flatbreads on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Spread a layer of red enchilada sauce over the flatbread.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Colby jack/Monterey jack cheese, then add topped chicken, red onion, and corn.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Let the flatbread cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro and queso fresco.
  7. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder for the elote sauce.
  8. Slice the flatbread and drizzle with elote sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute and swap ingredients based on preferences.

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