BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

A quick flatbread topped with tangy BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, melty cheese, and fresh vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Flatbread Base

02 - 2 large flatbreads or naan (8–10 inches each)

→ Sauces

03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra 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

# Step-by-step:

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, or 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 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes start to finish, which means dinner on the table faster than delivery can arrive
  • Perfect way to transform leftover chicken into something everyone actually gets excited about eating
02 -
  • Dont skip the parchment paper because the sugar in the BBQ sauce will caramelized and stick to your baking sheet something fierce
  • Let the flatbrest cool for just a couple of minutes before slicing so the cheese has time to set and everything stays put
03 -
  • If your flatbread feels a little soft, pop it in the oven for 3 minutes before adding any toppings to crisp it up
  • Experiment with smoked gouda instead of cheddar for an extra layer of smoky flavor