BBQ Chicken Flatbread Delight (Printable)
Quick, flavorful flatbread layered with tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, cheeses, and fresh vegetables, ideal for casual 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
# Directions:
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 - Top with sliced red onions and jalapeños, if using.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms leftover chicken into something extraordinary
- Cooks faster than delivery can arrive
- Customizable for picky eaters and adventurous palates alike
02 -
- Let the flatbread cool for just 2 minutes before slicing, or the cheese will slide right off with your first cut
- Rotisserie chicken saves time but if using raw chicken, cook it first with a sprinkle of BBQ seasoning for extra depth
- The baking time varies by flatbread thickness, so start checking at 10 minutes to avoid burning the edges
03 -
- Brush the flatbread edges with olive oil before baking for extra golden crunch
- Let your BBQ sauce come to room temperature before spreading for easier, even coverage