Taco Bell Santa Fe Gorditas

What makes this dish unique is the sauce. It is no longer on the menu at Taco Bell, so make it at home using this recipe.

Taco Bell Santa Fe Gorditas are a tasty and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish. These gorditas feature a flavorful combination of ingredients, including chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and cilantro, all wrapped in a soft pita bread round. The addition of a tangy and creamy mayonnaise-chili sauce adds a delicious kick to the gorditas.

The dish starts by preparing the mayonnaise-chili sauce by mixing mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and vinegar. This sauce is then spread on the pita bread rounds, creating a creamy base for the gorditas. The black beans, corn, bell peppers, and onions are combined to create a refreshing and colorful bean mixture that is chilled for added freshness.

To assemble the gorditas, cooked chicken breast strips are placed on top of the sauce, followed by a generous amount of the chilled bean mixture. Finally, shredded Cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top, adding a savory and melty element to the dish.

The gorditas can be enjoyed as is, or they can be heated in the oven until the cheese melts and the ingredients are heated through. The combination of flavors and textures in these Santa Fe Gorditas creates a satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a tasty snack.

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 (10-ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 large bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 4 cooked boneless chicken breasts
• 4 pita bread rounds
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and vinegar. Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Stir well to mix the ingredients. Let the bean mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.
4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Grill the pita bread rounds for 1-2 minutes per side until they are hot and flexible.
5. Spread the mayonnaise mixture between each pita round, covering the surface evenly.
6. Top each pita round with the sliced chicken breast strips.
7. Spoon the chilled bean mixture over the chicken on each pita round, spreading it evenly.
8. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the bean mixture on each pita round.
9. Serve the chicken and bean pita pockets as is, or you can heat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and the ingredients are heated through.
10. Enjoy the delicious and flavorful chicken and bean pita pockets!