Description
This Buffalo Chicken Flatbread recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining spicy buffalo chicken with gooey mozzarella and tangy blue cheese on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect as a main course or appetizer, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to prepare and bake in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 2 flatbreads or naan
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Buffalo Chicken Topping
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the flatbread and melt the cheese perfectly.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a small bowl, thoroughly toss the cooked shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce until the chicken is evenly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Prepare Flatbread: Lightly brush each flatbread with olive oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray to help crisp the edges and prevent sticking, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Assemble Toppings: Evenly distribute the buffalo chicken over the two flatbreads. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by crumbled blue cheese if using.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese has melted completely, becoming bubbly, and the flatbread edges are crisp and golden brown.
- Add Dressing and Garnish: Remove the flatbreads from the oven. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for creaminess, then sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro for fresh flavor.
- Serve: Slice each flatbread into portions and serve immediately while warm and delicious.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves prep time by providing pre-cooked, flavorful chicken.
- If blue cheese is too strong, substitute with crumbled feta or omit entirely for a milder taste.
- This dish works well as an appetizer or can be paired with a fresh salad for a light meal.
