Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring tender shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, and melted cheeses on warm flatbreads.
Ingredients
Flatbreads
- 2 pieces flatbreads or naan (store-bought or homemade)
Chicken and Sauces
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works best)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Toppings
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or garlic butter (optional, for brushing base)
Optional Toppings
- pickled jalapeños, bacon bits, crispy fried onions
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and gather all your ingredients. Set aside a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the base lightly with olive oil or garlic butter if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, mixing until the chicken is well coated.
Assembly
- Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the flatbreads.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the chicken.
- Add sliced red onions on top and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Baking
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until cheese bubbles and flatbreads are golden.
Notes
Serve immediately with fresh salad or crunchy veggie sticks. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce before serving. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.