Description
A quick and easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza featuring smoky barbecue chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or game day, this versatile recipe delivers bold flavors and customizable options with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 flatbread (naan, pita, or any store-bought flatbread)
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet, as preferred)
Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: sliced jalapeños, pineapple chunks, or bacon
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by shredding cooked chicken. Using rotisserie chicken is the easiest shortcut, but you can also grill or bake chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper for added flavor.
- Mix the BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until the chicken is fully coated to ensure every bite is flavorful and saucy.
- Assemble the Flatbread: Place the flatbread on a baking sheet and spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly across the surface to form the base layer.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the BBQ chicken, then add sliced red onions and any optional toppings like jalapeños, pineapple, or bacon.
- Bake the Pizza: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the flatbread pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown and the crust is crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro or green onions on top. Slice and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Use warm flatbread by slightly warming it before topping to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t overload toppings to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
- Mix cheeses like mozzarella and cheddar for better melt and flavor complexity.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize flavor profiles.
- Let pizza rest a few minutes before cutting to prevent slices from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, flatbread pizza, quick dinner, easy recipe, game day food, smoky barbecue, shredded chicken, melty cheese