BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

Looking for a quick, delicious dinner that combines the smoky flavors of BBQ with the comfort of fresh-baked bread? These BBQ Chicken Flatbreads are exactly what you need. I’ve perfected this recipe to create the perfect balance of tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all atop a crispy flatbread base. It’s essentially a pizza’s cooler cousin, and trust me, it’s about to become your new weeknight favorite.

Ingredients

• 4 store-bought flatbreads or naan breads
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven while it heats.
2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce until well coated.
3. Brush each flatbread with olive oil on both sides. This ensures a crispy base.
4. Spread remaining BBQ sauce evenly across each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Layer with BBQ chicken, bell peppers, and red onions.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
7. Carefully transfer flatbreads to the hot baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro.

Cook Time and Serving Size

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flatbreads (serves 4-6 people)

Recipe Notes

For the best results, keep these helpful tips in mind:

• Pre-cooking the baking sheet helps achieve a crispier bottom crust.
• Use rotisserie chicken to save time – it’s perfectly seasoned and ready to go.
• If you’re not a fan of cilantro, fresh parsley works great as an alternative.
• For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
• These flatbreads can be made ahead and reheated in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cheese and sugar-free BBQ sauce.

BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

A quick, delicious dinner that combines the smoky flavors of BBQ with the comfort of fresh-baked bread. The perfect balance of tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all atop a crispy flatbread base.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 store-bought flatbreads or naan breads
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ red onion thinly sliced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers any color
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a baking sheet in the oven while it heats.
• In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce until well coated.
• Brush each flatbread with olive oil on both sides.
• Spread remaining BBQ sauce evenly across each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Layer with BBQ chicken, bell peppers, and red onions.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
• Carefully transfer flatbreads to the hot baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro.