BBQ Chicken Flatbread Quick (Printable)

Crispy flatbread with sauced chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a quick flavorful meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Flatbread

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

→ Topping

03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
04 - ½ cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for drizzling
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Combine cooked chicken with ½ cup barbecue sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
04 - Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread.
05 - Distribute the sauced chicken followed by mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the flatbreads.
06 - Scatter red onion slices and, if using, jalapeño and cherry tomato halves over the cheese layer.
07 - Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes, which means dinner on nights when you thought you had nothing.
  • The crispy-yet-chewy flatbread becomes irresistible once the cheese melts into it.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge or your mood that day.
02 -
  • Don't oversaturate the flatbread with sauce at the start, or it'll become soggy instead of crispy at the bottom.
  • Shredded cheese melts faster and more evenly than chunks, so pre-shredded is genuinely better here.
  • The cilantro absolutely makes a difference, cutting through the richness at the last second and making the whole thing taste fresh.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the store and you've cut your prep time in half, no guilt needed.
  • Mix a little extra barbecue sauce into the chicken before layering it so the flavor isn't just on top but threaded throughout.
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