High Protein BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe
This High Protein BBQ Chicken Flatbread recipe combines tender grilled chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and melted Colby Jack cheese on crispy flatbread crusts, topped with fresh bell peppers and green onions. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal with a delicious balance of flavors and textures, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbread pizzas (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Flatbread and Sauce
- 2 flatbread crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Toppings
- 2 cups diced grilled chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating to ensure it gets hot for a crispier crust.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Lightly dust two baking sheets with cornmeal to prevent sticking. Arrange the flatbread crusts on the sheets, ensuring they lay flat and spaced apart.
- Spread BBQ Sauce: Evenly divide the BBQ sauce between the two flatbreads. Use a spoon or pastry brush to spread the sauce across the surface, leaving about a half-inch border on all edges for crisping.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over each flatbread, ensuring even coverage but keeping close to the borders untouched to allow the edges to crisp up nicely.
- Top with Chicken and Peppers: Distribute the diced grilled or shredded rotisserie chicken evenly across both flatbreads. Then scatter the chopped bell peppers over the top for added color and crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. Bake until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the edges of the flatbread are crisp and golden brown.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions for freshness and added flavor.
- Slice and Serve: Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the flatbreads into desired portions. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought flatbread depending on your preference and time availability.
- Substitute Colby Jack with mozzarella or cheddar cheese if desired.
- To make it spicier, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Using a pizza stone ensures a crispier crust but is optional.
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