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Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce

Savory Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce Delight

Enjoy a quick and easy Mexican Chicken Flatbread with Elote Sauce, a delicious dinner option bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Flatbread Base
  • 1 11-inch round crust Pre-made Pizza Crust or Flatbreads Opt for two smaller flatbreads for a quick meal.
Chicken Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 0.75 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Use store-bought or homemade.
  • 0.25 each Diced Red Onion Can be swapped with green onions.
  • 0.5 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned options are good.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Monterey jack or cheddar are great substitutes.
  • 1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese Any meltable cheese works well.
  • 3 tablespoons Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese Feta can be used as an alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional for those who dislike cilantro.
Elote Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute.
  • 1 each Juice of Lime Adjust according to your taste.
  • 0.125 teaspoon Chili Powder Modify to suit your spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions for Mexican Chicken Flatbread
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread red enchilada sauce over the pizza crust or flatbreads.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by shredded Colby jack cheese over the sauced flatbread.
  4. Add shredded chicken, diced red onion, and corn kernels evenly on top.
  5. Place the flatbread in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and edges are crispy.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco.
  7. Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder to make the Elote sauce. Mix until smooth.
  8. Slice the flatbread into wedges and drizzle with Elote sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, serve warm with extra options like guacamole or tortilla chips.

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