BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Skip the line and make this zesty BBQ chicken flatbread at home in less than 30 minutes! This popular Panera copycat recipe is packed with chicken, cheese, and veggies baked on a chewy flatbread with a drizzle of zesty BBQ sauce.

Flavor: Crispy flatbread, zesty BBQ chicken, and crunchy veggies are combined in this delish dish.
Skill Level: Ready-made ingredients and a baking sheet make this dish a cinch.
Time-Saving Tip: Flatbread replaces pizza dough for faster prep and zero mess.
Freezing: Assemble and freeze unbaked flatbreads for future quick meals (freezing instructions below).

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Simple Staples

Chicken: Grab a rotisserie chicken or use up leftover chicken or turkey (or both!) in this recipe. Use a stand mixer to quickly shred the chicken.
Flatbread: Any unleavened bread can be used as a flatbread in this recipe. Homemade naan, focaccia, tortillas, or a low-carb version using a cauliflower pizza crust are sturdy options.
Vegetables: Bell peppers and onions add a healthy crunch! For a tangy red onion, try this quick pickling method.
Sauce: Buy your favorite or make your own pizza sauce and BBQ sauce with basic pantry ingredients.
Cheese: Choose your cheese! Any combo of mixed cheeses or freshly grated mozzarella works in this recipe. Crumbled feta or blue cheese adds a flavor balance to the zesty pizza sauce.
Tasty Toppings: Make a tropical-style flatbread pizza with drained pineapple tidbits, bacon bits, and sliced green onions.

adding sauce to pizza dough to make BBQ Chicken Flatbread

How to Make BBQ Chicken Flatbread

In the Oven:

Mix BBQ and pizza sauces and brush over flatbreads.
Top with chicken, peppers, onions, and shredded cheese.
Bake (full recipe below).

On the Grill:

Brush oil on both sides of the flatbreads and grill until the bottom is crispy.
Mix BBQ and pizza sauces and brush over the flatbreads.
Top with chicken, peppers, onions, and shredded cheese.
Cook until cheese is browned and bubbly.

No matter how you bake it, drizzle the finished pizza with additional sauce and a sprinkle of cilantro before serving.

saucy BBQ Chicken Flatbread on a sheet pan

Pizza Storage Secrets

Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer or under the broiler to crisp it up.

To freeze, wrap portions in plastic wrap, then transfer to zippered bags. Thaw before reheating as desired.

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This easy BBQ chicken flatbread recipe is quick to make with chicken and fresh veggies in a sweet bbq sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and pizza sauce.
Arrange the flatbreads on the baking sheet and spread the sauce evenly over each one, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top with cooked chicken, red bell pepper, and red onion slices.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over each flatbread.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired. Slice and serve warm.

To use raw chicken: Dice 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook in a skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Cool slightly before adding to the flatbreads.
For the flatbreads: Any type of flatbread will work. Try naan or lavash.
Cheese blend: The cheese blend I use has mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. You can use any cheese blend. I find a mozzarella/cheddar blend to complement these flatbreads better than an Italian-style blend.
Size: This recipe is written for flatbreads the size of naan. Other sizes will work, but the ratios of ingredients may need to be adjusted.
Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Party Food, Pizza

Cuisine American, Italian

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