Description
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful homemade pizza using Greek pita bread as the base. Topped with tangy barbecue sauce, shredded mozzarella, tender cooked chicken, red onions, and fresh cilantro, this dish comes together easily in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 4 Greek Pita Flatbreads (I use the Papa Pita brand)
Toppings
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray’s brand)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray two cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Flatbreads: Place two pita flatbreads on each prepared cookie sheet.
- Add Barbecue Sauce: Spread about 3 tablespoons of barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread, ensuring full coverage for a rich, tangy base flavor.
- Layer Cheese and Chicken: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each flatbread. Then, distribute 1/4 cup of the cooked shredded chicken evenly atop the cheese. Follow this with another 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese to create a cheesy layer that sandwiches the chicken.
- Add Onions: Evenly sprinkle the chopped red onion over the top of each flatbread for a sharp, slightly sweet crunch.
- Bake the Pizzas: Place the cookie sheets with flatbread pizzas into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to brown slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them stand for a few minutes to set. Just before serving, sprinkle each pizza with fresh cilantro for a bright, herbal finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cooked chicken that has been shredded for easy topping; rotisserie chicken works well.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes or swap barbecue sauce for a spicy variety.
- For a crispier flatbread, place the pizzas directly on the oven rack instead of cookie sheets.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster oven for best results.
