Description
One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread: Your perfect easy dinner for busy winter nights. Smoky chicken, melty cheese & crisp flatbread in one pan. Delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- Flatbread Foundation:
- 2–4 pre-made flatbreads (naan or pita work great)
- Flavorful Fillings:
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for base
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Cheesy Layers:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh Finishers:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken & Oven:: First things first, get your oven preheating to a toasty 400°F (200°C). While that’s warming up, make sure your cooked chicken is shredded or diced into bite-sized pieces. I sometimes give it a quick rough chop if it’s from a rotisserie chicken. This is where I always get distracted by hungry pets, so try to stay focused! It’s all about getting a head start for your delicious One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
- Sauce the Chicken:: In a medium bowl, toss your shredded chicken with about half a cup of your chosen BBQ sauce. Give it a good stir until every piece is nicely coated. You want it saucy but not swimming. I once added too much sauce and ended up with a slightly messy flatbread, so be mindful! The goal is flavor, not a soup. This step ensures every bite of your One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread is full of that smoky goodness.
- Assemble Your Flatbread Foundation:: Lay your flatbreads out on a large baking sheet. Honestly, if you don’t have enough space for all of them, just do them in batches. I tried to cram too many on one sheet once, and they didn’t crisp up properly. Now, spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce on each flatbread, leaving a small border for the crust. This base layer is crucial for the overall flavor of your One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
- Layer on the Goodness:: Next, evenly distribute the sauced chicken over the BBQ sauce base on each flatbread. Then, sprinkle on the thinly sliced red onion. I love seeing all those vibrant colors come together! Sometimes I get a bit heavy-handed with the onion, but hey, it’s your flatbread, do what makes you happy. This is where the magic starts to happen for your One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
- Cheese It Up:: Now for the best part: the cheese! Generously sprinkle both the mozzarella and cheddar over the chicken and onion. Don’t be shy here; this is what gets all bubbly and irresistible. I always make sure to get some cheese right to the edges for that lovely golden crust. This cheesy layer is what binds all the amazing flavors of your One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread together.
- Bake to Golden Perfection:: Pop the baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the flatbread edges are crisp. Keep an eye on it; ovens vary! The smell at this stage is absolutely incredible, filling your kitchen with that warm, smoky aroma. Once done, let your One-Pan BBQ Chicken Flatbread cool for a minute or two before sprinkling with fresh cilantro and slicing. Enjoy!