Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce Recipe
This Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with red enchilada sauce, melted cheeses, shredded chicken, corn, and red onion, finished with a tangy and creamy elote sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it combines the bold tastes of Mexican street food with a convenient flatbread format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base and Toppings
- 1 pre-made pizza crust, 11 inches round OR 2 flatbreads (e.g., 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
Toppings After Baking
- 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 oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the flatbread.
- Prepare the flatbread: Place the flatbread or prepared pizza crust on a large baking sheet, ready to be topped.
- Spread enchilada sauce: Spoon the red enchilada sauce over the flatbread evenly and spread it all over to cover the surface completely.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Colby jack (or Monterey jack/cheddar) cheeses evenly over the sauce. Next, distribute the diced red onion, shredded chicken breast, and corn kernels on top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet with the loaded flatbread in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and begins to brown slightly.
- Cool and add fresh toppings: Remove the flatbread from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it cool for 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh chopped cilantro and crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese.
- Make the elote sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir well until fully combined to create a creamy and tangy elote sauce.
- Serve: Cut the flatbread into slices, drizzle with the prepared elote sauce, and serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- If you have Tajin seasoning, sprinkle it on top of the finished flatbread for an extra burst of flavor and a perfect complement to the other ingredients.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken with freshly cooked chicken for a different variation.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or jalapeño slices before baking.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Serve this dish with a side salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: Mexican flatbread, chicken flatbread, elote sauce, easy Mexican recipe, baked flatbread, enchilada sauce recipe, street food inspired
