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Easy Mexican Pizzas

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

Serves 4

List of Ingredients

1 pkg. (8) 10-inch burrito-size flour tortillas, divided
2 cups (8 oz.) SARGENTO Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pkg. (about 1 lb.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) ORTEGA Taco Seasoning Mix, divided
1 can (16 oz.) ORTEGA Refried Beans
ORTEGA Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce
Toppings: chopped tomato, sliced green onions and ripe olives


Recipe

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Place 4 tortillas on greased baking sheets.

Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of cheese. Place remaining tortillas on top of cheese.

HEAT vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink.

Add 2 tablespoons seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon water; mix well.

Remove from heat.

COMBINE refried beans, remaining seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of water in small bowl.

SPREAD about 1/3 cup bean mixture on each tortilla.

Layer with a drizzle of taco sauce, chicken mixture, remaining cheese and toppings.

BAKE for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese melted.