Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe is the perfect quick and flavorful meal for busy nights. Juicy shredded chicken tossed in rich BBQ sauce is layered over a soft flatbread, topped with melty cheese, and finished with fresh herbs and a hint of crunch from red onions. It’s simple, satisfying, and tastes like something straight from your favorite bistro—without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Evenly spread the BBQ chicken mixture over each flatbread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Add sliced red onions over the cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Swap mozzarella with cheddar or a blend for extra flavor.
Want a crispier base? Bake the flatbread for 2–3 minutes before adding toppings.
Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or pineapple for a sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices total)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg