Description
This Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza is a quick and flavorful twist on classic buffalo chicken, featuring shredded chicken tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce on warm naan breads, topped with melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and sharp red onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or game day snack, it’s packed with bold flavors and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Sauce
- ⅓ cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flatbread and Toppings
- 4 mini naan breads (original flavor)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Green onions (green parts only), thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce, melted butter, finely minced garlic, honey, and salt until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Sauce the Naan: Spread about 2 teaspoons of the prepared buffalo sauce evenly over each mini naan bread placed on the baking sheet. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce separately.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Toss the shredded cooked chicken with the remaining buffalo sauce until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Flatbread Pizzas: On each naan, layer ½ cup of the buffalo chicken, ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, a few thin slices of red onion, and a 1-ounce dollop of ricotta cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly and the naan is crispy around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pizzas cool slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra hot sauce to the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Use pre-cooked shredded chicken for faster preparation – rotisserie chicken works well.
- Mini naan breads can often be found in the bakery or flatbread section of grocery stores.
- If unavailable, substitute with pita bread or flatbreads of similar size.
- Leftover buffalo chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with celery sticks for a classic buffalo chicken accompaniment.
