BBQ Chicken Flatbread
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is everything you want on a busy weeknight: bold, cheesy, saucy, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for dinner or game day snacking! Transform leftover chicken into this tasty bite!
You’re going to want to add this chicken casserole recipe to your meal plan!
Why You’ll Love My Recipe
Because this recipe uses leftover crockpot BBQ chicken, it’s a quick and easy recipe, budget-friendly, and so yummy your crew will gobble it right up!
- Ready in less than 30 minutes
- Weeknight-friendly recipe with simple ingredients
- Fun to make with the kids (and easily customized so it’s kid-approved)
Let’s make leftover magic! If you’ve got leftover chicken and a craving for something delicious, you’re going to love this BBQ Chicken Flatbread – it’s similar to BBQ chicken pizza. I know you don’t have time on a busy weeknight to mess with fussy meals. This one is super simple and family-approved.
With just a few ingredients and almost no prep, you’ll have dinner (or a snack board centerpiece) ready in no time. It’s one of those back-pocket recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card for the printable recipe with all the details and instructions for how to make BBQ chicken flatbread.
- Chicken: For this recipe, you can use shredded chicken or pulled chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken, but my favorite is crockpot BBQ chicken because it’s infused with all that barbecue sauce goodness! If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, don’t worry! You can cook up a 1/2 a pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs and toss it with a little barbecue sauce.
- Flatbread: I sometimes use Naan bread, but I really love Stonefire Artisan Flatbread for this recipe. (Not an ad, it just holds up well and tastes good!) If you don’t have any flatbread for the crust, try making this pizza recipe with the kiddos on English muffins, pita bread, or French bread instead.
- Barbecue Sauce: Choose your favorite BBQ sauce. I like one that’s a little sweeter, but my husband prefers smoky BBQ sauce.
- Cheese: Mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack, or a pizza blend of cheeses are great for this recipe. I also like the contrast of sharp cheddar with the tangy BBQ sauce, so I often use a little bit of that as well.
- Red Onion: Thinly slice your onions (or leave them off if you’re family isn’t into it).
- Seasonings: Garlic powder and smoked paprika add a little extra flavor. Feel free to experiment with other seasonings like onion powder or dried oregano.
Optional:
- Fresh herbs like chopped cilantro, parsley, or (my favorite) chives.
- Additional veggies, such as crumbled crispy bacon, chopped bell pepper, or thin slices of jalapeño, for an extra kick.
Ang’s Recipe Tips
- Freshly grated cheese always melts better than the pre-shredded packaged cheese, but there’s zero judgment coming from me either way, because I know how busy weeknights can be!
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. It makes clean up super simple.
Storage
To Store: Leftover flatbread should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 4-5 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: My husband likes to eat this cold right from the fridge, but I microwave a slice or two in 30-second intervals until it’s heated throughout.
Serving Suggestions
For a stress-free meal, I like to serve this flatbread pizza with a simple salad or a fresh cabbage slaw. If you’re going for a pizza night theme, serve your pizza with garlic knots. Here are a few other side salads my family loves:
🏈 If you’re serving this flatbread as part of a game day spread, it goes great with pepperoni pizza sliders, teriyaki chicken wings, and even ham and cheese croissants.
Not ready to make this easy BBQ chicken flatbread recipe yet?
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Flatbread or Naan bread
- 1 cup BBQ Chicken
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the crusts on the baking sheet and spread the BBQ sauce on top in a thin layer, going almost to the edges.2 pieces Flatbread or Naan bread, ½ cup barbecue sauce
- Add the cheese, chicken, and additional toppings. Sprinkle with seasonings as desired.1 cup BBQ Chicken, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup red onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese hot and bubbly.
- Let set for 3-5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and cut into slices. Serve warm.¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Equipment
- Parchment Paper optional, but it makes clean up easier
Notes
Similar Recipes
If you love BBQ chicken, try our BBQ Chicken Sliders – ideal for little hands – or our Southwestern BBQ Chicken Casserole. These recipes both use leftover BBQ chicken, but again, you can swap it out for rotisserie chicken and add the barbecue sauce.
