Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread
A quick and easy BBQ chicken flatbread recipe ready in 20 minutes, perfect for casual meals and last-minute gatherings. Combines smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese on a crispy flatbread base.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized flatbreads (about 8 inches each), such as naan or store-bought flatbreads
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until hot enough to crisp the flatbread but not burn it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and toss well until evenly coated. Warm slightly if chicken is cold.
- Lightly brush the edges of each flatbread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Spread half of the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then scatter thinly sliced red onions on top.
- Place one flatbread in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Carefully flip the flatbread and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and the flatbread is cooked through. Repeat with the second flatbread.
- Remove flatbreads from the skillet and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top while still warm.
- Cut into quarters and serve warm.
Notes
Keep an eye on the heat to avoid burning the flatbread edges. Don’t overload with chicken or cheese to prevent sogginess. For a dairy-free version, substitute cheese with a dairy-free alternative or omit it. Use gluten-free flatbread for gluten sensitivity. Soak red onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness if desired. Flatbreads can be reheated in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About half a flatbre
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 27.5
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