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Sweet Heat Chicken Flatbread

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Okay, I might have unlocked something magical with this one. I made these flatbreads alongside a simple Caesar salad… and then tucked some of that salad inside the warm, cheesy flatbread like a sandwich. It was absolutely insane – spicy, sweet, creamy, fresh, all the things. Trust me, you’ll want to try it this way.

For the filling, I cooked up chicken breast with paprika, red pepper flakes, oregano, thinly sliced red onion, and red bell pepper until everything was golden and fragrant. Then I stirred in a few tablespoons of tomato sauce, a drizzle of hot honey, and just a splash of water to deglaze the pan. Let that bubble and thicken into the dreamiest sweet-spicy glaze.

From there, I spooned the mixture over two flatbreads, covered them in mozzarella, and baked until melty and golden. Once they came out, I topped everything with fresh jalapeño slices for a crisp kick. Pair it with your favorite salad – and if you’re like me, stuff a little of it right inside the flatbread for the ultimate bite.

Sweet Heat Chicken Flatbread
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Sweet Heat Chicken Flatbread

Recipe by itskristinskitchen
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

540

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast, diced

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce

  • 1 tbsp hot honey

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 flatbreads

  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

  • Fresh jalapeños, sliced (for topping)

Directions

  • Cook chicken with paprika, red pepper flakes, oregano, onion, and bell pepper until chicken is cooked through and veggies are softened.
  • Add tomato sauce, hot honey, and water. Stir and simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Spoon mixture evenly over two flatbreads. Top with mozzarella.
  • Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted and golden.
  • Garnish with fresh jalapeño slices. Serve as-is or fold with salad inside.

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FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?
Yes! Mozzarella melts the best, but provolone, Monterey Jack, or even goat cheese would be delicious.

Can I make it vegetarian?
Swap the chicken for sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas for a hearty meatless version.

Do leftovers reheat well?
Yes – reheat in the oven or air fryer so the flatbread stays crispy.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll also love my Fall Nourish Plates – another quick and flavor-packed weeknight dinner idea.