BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread layered with tangy barbecue, shredded chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
04 - 0.5 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for drizzling
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
10 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil and arrange on the lined baking sheet.
03 - Toss cooked chicken with 0.5 cup barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Apply a thin layer of barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread.
05 - Distribute the sauced chicken, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese evenly over the flatbreads.
06 - Scatter red onion slices and optional jalapeño or tomatoes atop the cheese layer.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, drizzle extra barbecue sauce if desired, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • The combination of bubbly cheese and tangy barbecue sauce hits that perfect comfort food spot
02 -
  • Do not overload the flatbread with toppings or the middle will stay soggy while the edges burn
  • Letting the flatbread cool for just 2 minutes after baking makes it easier to slice cleanly
03 -
  • Place the baking sheet on the lowest oven rack for the crispiest bottom
  • If your flatbread seems thick, bake it for 3 minutes before adding any toppings
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