Delicious BBQ Chicken Pineapple Flatbread
A quick and bold American flatbread recipe featuring BBQ chicken, sweet pineapple, and gooey cheese. Perfect for weeknight meals with minimal effort and a vibrant, family-friendly flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté & Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
1 flatbread (7.5oz)
2 tbsp minced garlic
1.5lb chicken breast
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
12oz barbecue sauce (halal/compliant, no added alcohol)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded monterey jack with jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup red onion, sliced lengthwise
1 cup pineapple, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh and chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
Season chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper
Sauté chicken with minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through
Deglaze skillet with low-sodium chicken broth
Stir in 12oz BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for 5 minutes
Assemble flatbread with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and red onions
Top with cooked BBQ chicken mixture
Add chopped pineapple and cilantro
Place on oven-safe griddle and warm until cheeses melt
Drizzle additional BBQ sauce before serving
Notes
Use gluten-free flatbread for dietary restrictions
Monterey Jack can be substituted with cheddar or gouda
Pineapple options: fresh or canned (drained)
Store leftovers refrigerated for 2-3 days
Grilling option: brush with oil and broil for 3-4 minutes