Description
Smoky BBQ chicken flatbread pizza delivers southwestern comfort with zesty grilled chicken, caramelized onions, and melted cheese. Crisp edges and bold flavors make this easy homemade pizza a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cooked, shredded chicken breast
Cheese and Base:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 greek pita flatbreads (papa pita brand)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) barbecue sauce (sweet baby ray’s brand)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chopped red onion
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat two baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the flatbreads evenly on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are flat and have enough space between them.
- Using a silicone brush or spoon, generously spread of tangy BBQ sauce across the surface of each flatbread, creating an even coating.
- Sprinkle of shredded Mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce, allowing it to create a delicious base layer.
- Distribute of tender, pre-cooked shredded chicken evenly across the flatbreads, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Add another of Mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken, creating a rich and gooey layer.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onion rings over the cheese, providing a sharp and colorful contrast to the other ingredients.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a bubbly, golden-brown surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow the flatbread pizzas to cool for a few minutes, which helps the cheese set and prevents burning.
- Garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro leaves for added flavor and visual appeal, then slice into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Grill-style flatbreads transform typical weeknight dinners into exciting culinary adventures.
- Perfectly crispy edges make these pizzas irresistible for both family meals and casual gatherings.
- Rotisserie chicken saves precious time without compromising delicious homemade flavor.
- Customize toppings by swapping BBQ sauce for different flavors or adding extra vegetables.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in a toaster oven, maintaining crispness and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1,620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg