Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads
These buffalo chicken flatbreads are an easy oven-baked dinner made with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted mozzarella, and crisp flatbread crusts. They come together quickly with minimal prep, making them a practical option for busy weeknights when you want bold flavor without a complicated recipe.
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✅ Recipe Name: Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads
🕒 Ready In: ~20 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 servings
🍽 Calories: ~420 per serving
🥣 Main Ingredients: Flatbread, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella
📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free option available (with GF flatbread)
👌 Difficulty: Easy - minimal prep, oven baked
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Instead of layering on extra ingredients or steps, this version keeps things simple: the chicken is tossed with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing, spread over flatbread, and baked until hot and bubbly. The result is a flatbread that's flavorful, balanced, and easy to customize without feeling heavy or overdone.
If you enjoy quick chicken dinners like this one, you may also like our Honey Mustard Chicken, Chicken Tabbouleh, or Chicken Frittata that come together fast with everyday ingredients.
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Why You'll Love these Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads:
Fast and easy dinner: Ready in about 20 minutes with minimal prep and cleanup.
Bold, balanced flavor: Buffalo sauce adds heat while blue cheese dressing keeps the chicken creamy and balanced.
Great use for shredded chicken: Perfect for rotisserie or leftover chicken.
Simple ingredient list: No extra toppings or complicated steps.
Easy to customize: Adjust the heat level or swap toppings to fit your preferences.
Key Ingredients:
- flatbread crusts. Use our Sourdough Flatbread any pre-baked flatbread, naan, or pita. Choose something sturdy enough to hold toppings without getting soggy.
- shredded chicken. Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience. You can also use leftover baked or grilled chicken, finely chopped or pulled.
- hot sauce. Classic buffalo-style hot sauce like Frank's RedHot gives that tangy, spicy kick. Adjust to taste depending on spice preference.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Make it dairy-free: Use a dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese and replace the blue cheese dressing with a dairy-free ranch or buffalo-style sauce.
- Adjust the heat level: Use mild buffalo sauce for less heat or add extra hot sauce for a spicier flatbread.
- Swap the dressing: Ranch dressing can be used in place of blue cheese if preferred.
- Change the cheese: Try provolone or a mozzarella blend for a slightly different flavor.
- Use a different base: Gluten-free flatbread or naan can be used to fit dietary needs.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the flatbread crusts on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over each flatbread, spreading it out to the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of each flatbread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Add an extra drizzle of blue cheese dressing if desired.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Use fully cooked chicken: Rotisserie or leftover chicken works best so the flatbreads heat quickly without drying out.
- Don't overload the flatbread: Spreading the chicken evenly helps the crust stay crisp while baking.
- Watch closely near the end: Flatbreads can brown quickly; remove them as soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Adjust sauce to taste: Add more buffalo sauce before baking or drizzle extra on top after baking for more heat.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with Wedge Salad or pair with Honey Garlic Carrots for a quick, satisfying dinner.
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store leftover flatbreads in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness.
Freezer: Not recommended, flatbread tends to become soggy after freezing and thawing, especially with sauce-based toppings.
Make-ahead tip: Mix the buffalo chicken up to 2 days in advance and store in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving for the best texture.
Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads FAQs:
To keep buffalo chicken flatbreads from getting soggy, avoid using too much sauce and bake them on a hot oven rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp.
Yes. Buffalo chicken flatbreads can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flatbread or naan and checking that the buffalo sauce is gluten-free.
Yes, assemble the flatbreads and grill over medium heat with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bottom is crisp.
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Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads
Ingredients
- 2 flatbread crusts
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the flatbread crusts on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spoon the buffalo chicken mixture over each flatbread, spreading it out to the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of each flatbread.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Add an extra drizzle of blue cheese dressing if desired.
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Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken: Rotisserie or leftover chicken works best so the flatbreads heat quickly without drying out.
- Don't overload the flatbread: Spreading the chicken evenly helps the crust stay crisp while baking.
- Watch closely near the end: Flatbreads can brown quickly; remove them as soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Adjust sauce to taste: Add more buffalo sauce before baking or drizzle extra on top after baking for more heat.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with Wedge Salad or pair with Honey Garlic Carrots for a quick, satisfying dinner.