Introduction

This Buffalo Chicken Flatbread is a delicious twist on classic flavors, combining tender buffalo chicken with creamy cheese and tangy ranch on a crispy flatbread crust. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or sharing at game day gatherings.

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Ingredients

2 small chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup wing sauce (plus more for drizzling)
2 flatbread crusts
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup shredded cheddar
¼ cup sliced green onions
Blue cheese or ranch dressing (for drizzling)

Instructions

Step 1: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
Step 2: In a small dish, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning blend.
Step 4: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet and dice into small pieces. Toss the diced chicken in the wing sauce to coat evenly.
Step 6: While cooking the chicken, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the flatbread crusts on top.
Step 7: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Spread this mixture evenly over each flatbread.
Step 8: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the cream cheese layer.
Step 9: Arrange the buffalo chicken pieces evenly over the cheese.
Step 10: Bake the flatbreads for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
Step 11: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the buffalo chicken mixture before spreading on the flatbread.
Substitute the flatbread with naan or pita for a different texture.
Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time during busy nights.
Add sliced jalapeños or diced celery for extra crunch and flavor contrast.

Storage

Store any leftover buffalo chicken flatbread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes to keep the crust crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent a soggy crust.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

It’s best to use fully thawed chicken breasts to ensure even cooking. If you only have frozen chicken, thaw it completely in the refrigerator before preparing.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, substitute the cream cheese and shredded cheeses with dairy-free alternatives. You can also use a dairy-free ranch dressing or skip it altogether and drizzle with extra buffalo sauce instead.

Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Recipe

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Buffalo Chicken Flatbread featuring tender seasoned chicken tossed in spicy wing sauce, layered over creamy ranch-seasoned cream cheese and melted cheeses on crispy flatbread, finished with fresh green onions and a drizzle of blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Author: Bella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 2-4) 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

2 small chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup wing sauce (plus more for drizzling)

Flatbread Toppings

2 flatbread crusts
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced green onions
Blue cheese or ranch dressing (for drizzling)

Instructions

Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
Make the seasoning blend: In a small dish, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This blend will give the chicken a flavorful base.
Season the chicken: Rub both sides of each chicken breast evenly with the seasoning blend to coat thoroughly.
Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Dice and toss chicken in sauce: Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest briefly, then dice into small pieces. Toss the diced chicken with ¼ cup wing sauce to coat evenly.
Preheat oven and prepare flatbreads: While the chicken cooks, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the flatbread crusts on top.
Prepare cream cheese spread: In a small bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese with the ranch seasoning until smooth and combined. Spread this mixture evenly over each flatbread crust.
Add cheeses on flatbreads: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer on each flatbread.
Top with buffalo chicken: Distribute the buffalo chicken pieces evenly over the layers of cheese on the flatbreads.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
Garnish and serve: Remove flatbreads from the oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing to finish before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
For extra heat, add more wing sauce or include some cayenne pepper in the seasoning blend.
Flatbreads can be warmed slightly before assembling to help melting time.
Blue cheese dressing can be substituted with ranch for a milder flavor.
Leftover chicken can be used in salads or wraps for another meal.

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