Description
This easy Chicken Alfredo Flatbread is creamy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes. With buttery homemade Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, and golden melted mozzarella layered on a crisp flatbread, it’s a comforting yet quick dinner you’ll make again and again. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or anytime that cozy craving hits.
Ingredients
For the Flatbread Base:
2 flatbreads or naan
1–2 tbsp olive oil
For the Chicken:
1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup baby spinach
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Optional Add-Ins:
Sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers
Crispy bacon bits
Instructions
Toast the Flatbread:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush flatbreads with olive oil and toast 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.Prepare the Chicken:
Toss cooked chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Warm through in a skillet for 3–5 minutes.Make the Alfredo Sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cream; simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and spinach; cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.Assemble the Flatbread:
Spread Alfredo sauce evenly over each toasted flatbread. Top with chicken and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.Bake Until Bubbly:
Bake for 8–10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for extra browning.Garnish and Serve:
Top with fresh parsley or basil, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or roasted broccoli.
To make ahead: prep sauce and chicken up to 2 days in advance.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F.
Freezer-friendly: assemble flatbread and freeze before baking; bake from frozen for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Flatbread, Easy Flatbread Recipe, Chicken Dinner, 30-Minute Meals
