Mexican Bottles Recipe
Make Mexican Bottles Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable. Keep them covered with a clean kitchen towel to retain warmth.
- 2
Cook the Chicken (if not pre-cooked)
If using raw chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (about 12-15 minutes). Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- 3
Heat the Refried Beans
In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On each tortilla, spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans as the base layer.
- 5
Add Chicken
Place a generous amount of shredded chicken on top of the refried beans.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese over the chicken.
- 7
Finish with Jalapeños
Add sliced jalapeños on top, according to your spice preference.
