Description
This Buffalo Chicken Flatbread is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner, it combines zesty, melty, and cool elements on a crisp flatbread or naan base.
Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 2 prepared flatbreads or naan breads
Buffalo Chicken Topping
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions
For Serving
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- Celery sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy flatbread base and melted cheese.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Place the flatbreads or naan breads on a baking sheet to get them ready for toppings and baking.
- Toss chicken with buffalo sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo wing sauce, tossing until every piece is coated evenly to infuse spicy flavor.
- Add cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over each flatbread to create a melty, cheesy base for the buffalo chicken.
- Top with buffalo chicken: Distribute the buffalo-coated shredded chicken evenly over the cheese layer on the flatbreads.
- Add onions and optional blue cheese: Scatter thinly sliced red onion and, if desired, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top for extra tang and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and the flatbread is crisp.
- Cool slightly: Remove from the oven and let the flatbreads cool for 2 minutes to set and prevent burns while eating.
- Drizzle dressing: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the baked flatbreads for a refreshing contrast to the spicy buffalo sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions, slice into portions, and serve immediately, optionally with celery sticks on the side.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick shortcut.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat if you like it spicier.
- Use a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a richer flavor profile.
- Best served fresh while the flatbread crust remains crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
