Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)
Sarah
This Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe is crispy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky BBQ flavor. A quick and easy meal ready in just 20 minutes—better than takeout and perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
- 2 flatbreads or naan
- 1½ cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- Optional: cilantro for garnish
- Optional: extra cheese cheddar or gouda
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and lightly brush edges with olive oil.
Spread BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread.
Add cooked chicken evenly on top.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.
Add sliced red onions.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness (optional).
Remove from oven, garnish with cilantro, slice, and serve.
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Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and more flavor.
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Avoid overloading with sauce to keep crust crispy.
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Broil briefly for extra crunch on edges.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Keyword Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe