Made using just four simple ingredients, this BBQ chicken flatbread pizza delivers bold flavors in mere minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch. Prepared with precooked chicken, bottled BBQ sauce, and store-bought flatbread, it's a delicious and stress-free 15-minute dinner option when time is tight.
Round out the meal with this crunchy and fresh marinated vegetable salad!
This BBQ chicken flatbread pizza recipe has been a go-to dinner for years! It's one of those seriously easy dinner recipes that I make on the nights I really, really don't feel like cooking.
It's similar to this leftover BBQ pulled pork pizza recipe, except I use my tried-and-true Dutch oven pulled chicken and skip the extra toppings. The pizza is perfectly flavorful and satisfying without them!
And thanks to premade ingredients, this flatbread pizza is assembled and baked in a snap!
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- What is flatbread?
- Ingredients Needed
- Flatbread Pizza Recipe Variations
- How to Make BBQ Chicken Flatbread
- What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
- Expert Tips
- How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Recipes to Try
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread (4 Ingredients)
- Hungry for more?
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy - This is a true 4-ingredient recipe (similar to these 4-ingredient Italian sausage stuffed peppers) that calls for just precooked chicken breast, flatbread, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Flavor - BBQ sauce provides standout flavors that hold their own against the piles of melty cheddar cheese and juicy chicken breast. That's why I put it on everything from Dutch oven BBQ pulled pork to slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs.
- Versatile - Feel free to experiment with different sauces, cheeses, and toppings. You really can't go wrong!
What is flatbread?
Thin, flat, and dense, flatbread is a versatile type of bread, perfect for layering with pizza toppings, rolling into a sandwich wrap (like these pinwheel sandwich wraps or chicken salad wraps), or eating on its own as a side dish.
Ingredients Needed
- Precooked chicken breast - I usually make my Dutch oven shredded chicken or cast iron skillet chicken breast, but grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken is fine, too!
- BBQ sauce - The flavor of your BBQ sauce will determine the overall flavor of the BBQ chicken flatbread, so choose wisely! I prefer the sweet and smoky options from brands like Sweet Baby Ray's or Rib Rack. They're what I use to make these BBQ grilled chicken drumsticks.
- Flatbread - My flatbreads weighed 134 grams and were about 12 inches long and 6 inches wide. Try to find a flatbread of a similar size so you can make this recipe according to my instructions.
- Cheddar cheese - Choose sharp or mild cheddar based on what you and your family like, and make sure you shred it yourself so it melts more smoothly.
*See the recipe card below for a detailed list of ingredients and measurements.
Flatbread Pizza Recipe Variations
Even though this BBQ chicken flatbread recipe is my go-to, sometimes I like to change up the flavors using different sauces, veggies, and types of protein. Here are a few ideas for you:
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza - Buffalo sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, and ranch dressing. This would be a great way to use up leftover boneless buffalo chicken thighs!
- Margherita Flatbread Pizza - Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves
- Pepperoni and Mushroom Flatbread Pizza - Pizza sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, and cheese
- Veggie Pizza - Garlic white sauce, mozzarella cheese, and any fresh veggies your heart desires!
How to Make BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Recipe Rundown
- Toss your cooked chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Spread BBQ sauce onto your flatbread.
- Top the flatbread with BBQ chicken.
- Add a layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake until crisp, cut into slices, and enjoy!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add your shredded or chopped chicken breast to a medium-sized mixing bowl and toss with ½ cup of BBQ sauce until well combined.
Step 2: Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce onto each flatbread in a thin, even layer.
Step 3: Divide the BBQ chicken evenly between each flatbread.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over each pizza.
Step 5: Place both BBQ chicken flatbreads directly onto the rack of your preheated oven and bake for 8-12 minutes or until the flatbread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
Step 6: When done cooking, remove the flatbreads from the oven, let rest for about 5 minutes, cut into several slices, and enjoy!
What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Flatbread pizza is delish on its own, but for a heartier meal that will keep me full all night, I like to add fresh vegetable sides, such as salad or cooked veggies. Here are a few of my favorites:
Expert Tips
- Check the size of your flatbread and make sure it's similar to the flatbread I used for this recipe. If it's sized differently, adjust the quantities and cooking time as needed.
- For a softer crust, place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. I like it crisp, so I always go directly to the oven racks!
- Feel free to get creative and add extra toppings such as sliced red onions, baby spinach, arugula, banana peppers, or a scoop of creamy American coleslaw. Just be careful when adding too many extra toppings, as they can weigh down the flatbread.
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
- How to store - Store leftover chicken BBQ flatbread in a ziplock plastic bag in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to freeze - To freeze, tightly wrap individual leftover slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
- How to reheat - Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds (until warmed through) or in a hot skillet on the stovetop over low heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
The difference between flatbread pizza and traditional pizza lies mainly in the dough. Flatbread pizza dough is typically made without yeast, resulting in a thin, crispy crust that doesn't rise. Alternatively, regular pizza dough uses yeast, which produces a thick, fluffy crust.
Flatbread pizza becomes soggy if it hasn't been cooked for long enough, has too many toppings, or was baked on a baking sheet. For the best results, don't overdo it on the toppings, and bake the pizza directly on your oven rack!
Since flatbread pizza is made using a super thin crust, it will end up having fewer calories and carbohydrates compared to a thick-crust, traditional-style pizza with similar toppings.
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups of precooked shredded chicken breast
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 large flatbreads each weighing about 134 grams
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss the precooked chicken with ½ cup of BBQ sauce, setting aside the remaining ¼ cup.
- Spread the reserved ¼ cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the two flatbreads, going right to the edges if you like.
- Top each flatbread with an even layer of the shredded BBQ chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over each flatbread.
- Place the pizzas directly on the racks of your preheated oven for a crispier crust, or use a baking sheet if preferred.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the flatbreads are crispy on the bottom and the cheese is fully melted.
- Once done, remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- The flavor of your BBQ sauce will determine the overall flavor of the BBQ chicken flatbread, so choose wisely! I prefer the sweet and smoky options from brands like Sweet Baby Ray's or Rib Rack.
- My flatbreads weighed 134 grams and were about 12 inches long and 6 inches wide. Try to find a flatbread of a similar size so you can make this recipe according to my instructions. If yours are sized differently, adjust the quantities and cooking time as needed.
- Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet for a softer crust. I like my crust crisp, so I always go directly to the oven racks!
- Feel free to get creative and add extra toppings such as sliced red onions, baby spinach, arugula, and banana peppers. Just be careful when adding too many extra toppings, as they can weigh down the flatbread.
- The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
Pam McCormack says
Thinking about making this with what we've still got for leftover turkey, and a couple of Brooklyn Bred flatbreads.
Katie Youngs says
I love your idea of using leftover turkey!
Katie says
This is our favorite flatbread pizza recipe! Seriously so easy!