BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Name: BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 flatbreads (lavash, pita, or pre-made pizza crust); 1.5 cups cooked or roasted chicken (shredded); 4-5 tbsp your favorite BBQ sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella); 1 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1 small sweet pepper (thinly sliced, optional); 1-2 tbsp cilantro or parsley (chopped and fresh for garnish)

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This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a quick and delicious meal that brings smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors together on a crisp flatbread base. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, easy lunches, or laid-back entertaining. Ready in under 25 minutes!

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This recipe a great way to use up leftover chicken, and you can easily tweak it with your favorite toppings. The BBQ sauce adds a tangy kick, the melted cheese gives it that irresistible pull, and the fresh herbs on top make everything pop.

Whether you’re serving it for a casual dinner or cutting it into slices for a game day snack, this recipe never disappoints.

Try these BBQ pulled chicken wraps next.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Quick & Easy: On the table in just over 20 minutes—no dough-making needed.
Flavor-Packed: The combo of BBQ sauce, melty cheese, and roasted chicken is a total winner.
Customizable: Add your favorite veggies or swap in different cheeses to make it your own.
Minimal Cleanup: All baked on one sheet pan for easy prep and cleanup.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Chicken BBQ Flatbread:

A marble board displays BBQ Chicken Flatbread fixings—bowls of BBQ sauce, red onion, roasted chicken, sweet pepper, and mozzarella cheese—all arranged on a light gray surface.

Ingredient Notes

Flatbread – Lavash, naan, pita, or even tortillas work. Choose what crisps up nicely.

Chicken – Leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken is perfect.

BBQ Sauce – I like Stubb’s or Sweet Baby Ray’s but go with your favorite.

Cheese – Mozzarella melts beautifully, but a cheddar blend adds extra flavor.

Red Onion – Slice thin so it softens slightly in the oven.

Sweet Pepper – Totally optional, but adds color and crunch.

Garnish – Cilantro adds a fresh pop. Use parsley if you’re not a cilantro fan.

See the recipe card for full measurements and details.

Recipe Variations

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread – Swap BBQ for buffalo sauce and finish with ranch drizzle.

Hawaiian Twist – Add pineapple and ham with your BBQ chicken.

Vegetarian Version – Skip the meat and load up on sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.

Spicy Kick – Add sliced jalapeños or hot honey on top before serving.

How to Make BBQ Chicken Pizza Flatbread: Step by Step

Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

Flatbread on a marble board with bowls of BBQ chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, sliced red onion, sliced red pepper, and grated cheese arranged around it—perfect for building your own BBQ Chicken Flatbread.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 390°F. If you are using a store-bought pizza base, refer to the instructions on the packaging. Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatbread with melted cheese and barbecue sauce on a cutting board, with bowls of BBQ chicken, red bell pepper, cheese, and sliced red onion arranged below.

Step 2: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.

BBQ Chicken Flatbread on a cutting board, surrounded by bowls of shredded chicken, sliced red bell pepper, shredded cheese, and sliced red onion—perfect for assembling your own delicious creation.

Step 3: Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce onto each flatbread.

A BBQ chicken flatbread topped with shredded cheese, sliced red bell peppers, and red onions sits on a white rectangular marble board against a light gray background.

Step 4: Distribute the BBQ chicken evenly over the sauced flatbreads. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, followed by slices of red onion and sweet pepper (if desired).

A BBQ Chicken Flatbread topped with shredded chicken, red bell pepper slices, red onion rings, and melted cheese, served on a marble surface.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned, and the edges of the flatbread are crispy.

Four rectangular slices of BBQ Chicken Flatbread with red bell pepper, onions, and cheese are arranged on a white cutting board.

Step 6: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. If you like, serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt and lime wedges.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use pre-cooked chicken – This keeps the prep super quick.

Want extra crisp? – Place the flatbread directly on the oven rack for the last 2 minutes.

Watch your oven – Flatbreads cook quickly; don’t walk away.

Double it up – Make multiple flatbreads and cut into wedges for a party appetizer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raw chicken in this recipe?

No, the chicken should be cooked or roasted beforehand since the flatbread bakes quickly.

What’s the best flatbread to use?

Lavash, naan, or pita all work well. Just make sure it’s thick enough to hold the toppings without becoming soggy.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Absolutely! Swap the chicken for roasted chickpeas, black beans, or extra veggies.

A sliced BBQ chicken flatbread topped with chicken, red bell peppers, and raw red onion sits on a marble board, surrounded by cheese slices and more onion on a gray surface.

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