Description
This Cajun Chicken Flatbread recipe combines tender, spicy chicken strips with vibrant fresh vegetables, melted mozzarella cheese, and crispy flatbread for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal. Perfect as a quick lunch or dinner, it features a smoky Cajun seasoning, fresh toppings, and optional ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra zing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb (approximately 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Flatbread Toppings
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the flatbreads later.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and evenly coat them with Cajun seasoning for robust flavor in every bite.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over each flatbread, then layer on cooked chicken, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
- Bake: Bake the assembled flatbreads in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted, is bubbly, and the flatbread edges turn slightly crispy.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and let cool briefly. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro or parsley over the top for a fresh finish.
- Serve: Slice the flatbread into pieces and serve warm. Optionally drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute flatbreads with naan or pita bread if desired.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning amount to suit your spice preference.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the chicken.
- Leftover flatbread pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flatbreads.