BBQ Chicken Flatbread Topping (Printable Version)

A tasty flatbread topped with tangy BBQ sauce, juicy chicken, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Flatbread Base

02 - 2 large flatbreads or naan (8–10 inches each)

→ Sauces

03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Dairy

04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
07 - 1/3 cup sliced fresh jalapeños (optional)

→ Garnishes

08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place flatbreads on prepared baking sheet. Spread each evenly with BBQ sauce, leaving a small border around edges.
03 - Distribute shredded chicken evenly over BBQ sauce on both flatbreads.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over chicken.
05 - Arrange sliced red onions and jalapeños, if using, over cheese layer.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for those weeknights when takeout sounds too tempting
  • The combination of tangy BBQ sauce and two cheeses hits every satisfying flavor note we crave from pizza without all the work
02 -
  • I once overloaded the toppings and ended up with soggy flatbread, so resist the urge to pile everything too high
  • The edges can burn before the cheese melts if your oven runs hot, so check at the ten minute mark just in case
03 -
  • Let the flatbreads rest for two or three minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and slices cleanly
  • Grilling the flatbreads for the last two minutes adds a smoky char that takes this recipe to another level