Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread is a quick and easy dish bursting with bold, spicy flavors. Tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce is combined with melty cheese and crisp fresh veggies on a crunchy flatbread base. This customizable and versatile meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or casual gatherings, delivering a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and satisfying texture.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base
- 1 sturdy flatbread or naan (enough for 2 servings)
Protein
- 1 to 1 ½ cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken (rotisserie or grilled)
Sauce
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (adjust for spice preference)
Cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Fresh Toppings
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for drizzling
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated with the spicy, tangy flavor.
- Assemble the Flatbread: Place the flatbread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on the flatbread. Evenly distribute the buffalo-coated chicken over the cheese layer, then add another sprinkle of cheese on top to help everything melt together.
- Bake Until Crispy: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the assembled flatbread for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese melts and the flatbread edges become golden and crisp.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the flatbread from the oven and top it with chopped celery and sliced green onions to add refreshing crunch and vibrant color.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Finish by drizzling ranch or blue cheese dressing over the flatbread for a cool, creamy contrast to the spicy buffalo flavor.
Notes
- Use warm flatbread at room temperature to avoid sogginess when baking.
- Do not overload with chicken or cheese to keep the flatbread crispy.
- Balance the heat by adding creamy toppings like avocado or extra ranch dressing if desired.
- Sauté tougher veggies like bell peppers before adding if using extra vegetables.
- For extra crispness, bake flatbread on a preheated pizza stone or cast-iron skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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