Description
Spicy buffalo chicken flatbread delivers explosive flavor straight from classic American game-day comfort cuisine. Crispy flatbread topped with zesty chicken, melted cheese, and cool ranch drizzle creates an irresistible meal perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Base and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 store-bought flatbreads (naan, pita, or thin pizza crust)
- 0.25 cup buffalo sauce (Franks RedHot recommended)
- 0.25 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or green onions
- Extra buffalo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), then create a protective layer on the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transform the chicken into a zesty buffalo masterpiece by thoroughly coating shredded meat with tangy buffalo sauce, enriching it with melted butter and aromatic garlic and onion powders.
- Craft the flatbread foundation by delicately brushing each base with olive oil, creating a golden canvas. Scatter a whisper-thin layer of mozzarella cheese, then generously distribute the spiced buffalo chicken across the surface.
- Enhance the flavor profile by artfully arranging red onion slices and crumbled blue cheese, ensuring an even distribution of each ingredient.
- Slide the prepared flatbreads into the preheated oven, allowing them to transform for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts into a bubbling, appetizing landscape.
- Extract the flatbreads from the oven and elevate their visual and flavor appeal by sprinkling crisp chopped celery and vibrant fresh parsley or green onions.
- Complete the culinary creation with an elegant drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing, and an optional extra splash of buffalo sauce for those craving intense flavor. Slice into inviting portions and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce intensity, allowing spice-sensitive diners to enjoy a milder version.
- Swap flatbread with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower crust or zucchini base for low-carb dietary needs.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded chicken or replacing with plant-based protein like pulled jackfruit for vegetarian options.
- Prep chicken ahead of time and store in refrigerator for quick assembly, making this a perfect weeknight meal or game day appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1110 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg