BBQ Chicken Flatbread Easy (Print Version)

Quick flatbread topped with tangy BBQ, chicken, melted cheeses, fresh onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Flatbread Base

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

→ Sauces

03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more 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 Cook:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in barely more time than it takes to preheat your oven
  • The crispy flatbread crust with bubbly cheese and tangy BBQ sauce hits every craving
02 -
  • Overloading your flatbread with toppings makes it heavy and sad, so spread everything evenly
  • The border without sauce keeps the edges crisp instead of soft and doughy
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third for perfectly golden tops without burned bottoms

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