Description
Delight your taste buds with these vibrant Mexican Chicken Pizzas! This fun and flavorful dish brings together the best of taco night and pizza, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Crisp tortillas are layered with tender chicken, zesty spices, and plenty of melted cheese. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for an easy weeknight meal, these customizable pizzas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 19 oz can of red enchilada sauce
- 4 oz can of diced chilies
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese
- 16 taco-sized flour tortillas
- 1–2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 16 oz can of refried beans
- Diced tomatoes and sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, half of the enchilada sauce, diced chilies, sour cream, and one cup of mixed cheese.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the pizzas by spreading refried beans on each tortilla followed by the chicken mixture and more cheese; top with another tortilla.
- Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes after spreading enchilada sauce and additional cheese on top.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (200g)
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 792mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg