Wicked Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

Name: Wicked Easy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8oz cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 cups total); 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce + extra for drizzle; 2 tablespoons ranch dressing + extra for drizzle; 4oz mozzarella, freshly grated (about 1 heaping cup total); ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 green onions, chopped; ½ cup cilantro leaves; 8oz premade naan or flatbread (like the Stonefire brand or similar)

by Erica on September 17, 2024 9 comments

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Buffalo chicken wings meet cheesy pizza in an easy weeknight dinner of dreams. This buffalo chicken flatbread takes a few shortcuts which means you can have a delicious dinner on the table in 15 minutes flat. It is also perfect for football season- a great game day appetizer!

overhead shot of a buffalo chicken flatbread sliced into four pieces

Erica’s thoughts:

Confession: I don’t love buffalo chicken wings. Or any wings, really. Call me lazy, but they’re too much work for the payout? Do you know what I mean!?

But make it a shredded chicken situation with lots of melty cheese and fresh herbs and I’m in.

So we’re making a buffalo chicken pizza recipe today. I know that I say my recipes are super easy, (and sometimes there’s simply too much chopping for it to be considered quick, I know I know) but I’m not lying with this one y’all.

Thanks to naan bread, rotisserie chicken and premade sauces (buffalo sauce and ranch) these flatbreads come together in a snap. They are balanced, satisfying and tasty- all the prerequisites for a good meal!

Simple ingredients you’ll need to make buffalo chicken flatbread:

picture of the ingredients needed to make the recipe

Chicken: cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken work perfectly for this recipe.

Hot sauce: use your favorite buffalo sauce! I like Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce because it is thicker and not as spicy. It is usually found in the ‘healthy foods” aisle of the grocery store. Other brands of hot sauce can be found in the condiments aisle.

Ranch dressing: ranch dressing is the cool, creamy counterpart to fiery buffalo sauce. It serves as the pizza sauce and don’t forget an extra drizzle on top! If you’re a fan, you could swap out the ranch for a drizzle of blue cheese dressing.

Mozzarella cheese: mozzarella is mild, melty and iconic for pizza. You could use another mild variety like provolone or jack cheese.

Red onion: red onion provides a pop of color, flavor and nutrition. Find it in the produce aisle of the grocery store.

Green onions: pretty sure I can’t make a recipe without fresh herbs, these pair nicely with the spicy and creamy vibes of this delicious flatbread.

Cilantro: the finishing touch!

Naan or store-bought flatbread: you can of course make homemade pizza dough if you are extra delicious like that buuuut, I was channeling ‘easy as possible’ for this recipe so we’re utilizing storebought options like naan or premade pizza crust. I love the Stonefire naan, which I find in the bakery section (not the bread aisle) of the grocery store.

Blue cheese crumbles (optional): okay so I am reeeeally not a fan of blue cheese- but I know some people love it with wings- so if you are one of those people, add a sprinkle of blue cheese!

one slice of buffalo chicken flatbread topped with green onions and cilantro

How to make:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and place a pizza stone in the oven while it preheats. If you don’t have a pizza stone, you could use a large sheet pan.

bowl of shredded chicken mixed with hot sauce

Shred the chicken. I use a rotisserie chicken and shred it using the paddle or whisk attachment of my stand mixer- it sounds weird but it makes perfectly shredded chicken in 30 seconds! Toss the shredded rotisserie chicken with 3 tablespoons buffalo sauce in a medium bowl until well combined.

Top flatbread with a dollop of ranch dressing, spreading it over the entire surface with the back of a spoon. Top with mozzarella, buffalo chicken, thinly sliced red onion and chopped green onions.

shredded buffalo chicken on a piece of naan bread

green onions, red onion, buffalo chicken and mozzarella cheese on a flatbread, uncooked

Carefully transfer the assembled flatbreads to the preheated pizza stone or prepared baking sheet. The high heat will help crisp up the bottom of the flatbreads, making them more pizza-like. Bake for 10 minutes until the bottom is crispy and cheese is melted and bubbly. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch and top with fresh cilantro and another sprinkle of green onions. This makes a great appetizer but can also be the main course!

two buffalo chicken flatbreads topped with cilantro

sliced buffalo chicken flatbread with hot sauce and ranch dressing

Expert tips and variation ideas:

If you cook chicken breast instead of using rotisserie chicken, season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and black pepper for more flavor.
Use a stand mixer to shred up a rotisserie chicken in less than 60 seconds!
For best results, grab a good quality naan or flatbread. I personally would not use pita bread as it is too dry and not soft like naan.
If you have it, make sure to use a pizza stone, so the crust crisps up and doesn’t get soggy.
Switch things up with a finishing drizzle of blue cheese dip if you like blue cheese!
Other topping ideas: cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, bacon, red pepper flakes, shredded carrots, pepperoncini or banana peppers or fresh arugula.

buffalo chicken flatbread cut into four pieces

FAQs

Can I make these in the air fryer?

Yes! Place your assembled buffalo chicken flatbread in the basket and air fry at 360 degrees for 7-9 minutes until the edges are crispy and cheese is melted. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

I don’t like anything spicy, what other sauce can I use?

I haven’t tried these with barbecue sauce but I’m quite certain they would be delicious swapping out the buffalo sauce for barbecue sauce. You could also toss the chicken with pesto but in that case I would also ditch the ranch dressing.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can assemble the flatbreads ahead of time and keep them in the fridge but wait to bake until you’re ready to serve.

How should I store the leftovers?

Wrap the leftovers tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

What should I serve with this recipe?

I like to pair spicy buffalo chicken flatbreads with a green vegetable like zucchini fries, roasted brussels sprouts or a simple side salad. Yum! 

If you love this buffalo chicken flatbread recipe check out these similar quick dinner recipes!

Roasted garlic pizza

Buffalo chicken rice bowls

Honey harissa chicken

Super easy potato soft tacos

close up view of chicken pizza topped with ranch and hot sauce

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