BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printer-Friendly)
Tangy BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, melted cheese, and fresh veggies atop crisp flatbread for quick meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Flatbread Base
02 - 2 large flatbreads or naan (about 8–10 inches each)
→ Sauces
03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
→ Dairy
04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
07 - 1/3 cup sliced fresh jalapeños (optional)
→ Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place flatbreads on prepared baking sheet. Spread each evenly with BBQ sauce, leaving a small border around edges.
03 - Distribute shredded chicken evenly over BBQ sauce on both flatbreads.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the chicken.
05 - Arrange sliced red onions and jalapeños (if using) over cheese layer.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it took all day
- Uses up leftover chicken like a genius
- The combination of tangy BBQ and melty cheese is basically comfort food heaven
02 -
- Don't overload the sauce or your flatbread will get soggy in the middle
- Letting it rest for just 2 minutes after baking makes slicing so much cleaner
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken is your friend here, it's already seasoned and perfectly cooked
- If your flatbread seems thick, brush the edges with olive oil before baking