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Four high-protein BBQ chicken flatbreads on a baking sheet with golden melted cheese, shredded chicken in BBQ sauce, red onion, and fresh cilantro

High-Protein BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

Quick and healthy flatbreads loaded with BBQ-sauced shredded chicken, melty mozzarella and cheddar cheese, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 25 minutes with about 30 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pre-cooked flatbreads naan, pita, or pre-made pizza crusts
  • 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast rotisserie chicken works great
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese whole-milk recommended for best melt
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.33 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). If flatbreads are frozen, let them thaw slightly. Place on a baking sheet with space between each one for even cooking.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Stir well until all chicken is fully and evenly coated.
  3. Spread an even layer of the BBQ chicken mixture over each flatbread, leaving a small border of about half an inch around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses generously over the chicken layer. Scatter the thinly sliced red onion evenly across the top.
  5. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown and the crust feels crisp when you lift a corner.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest 1 to 2 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Use naan for the crispiest result. Do not overload the flatbreads to avoid a soggy base. Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven or regular oven at 375 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes to restore the crispy crust. Avoid the microwave for reheating.