California Chicken Flatbread with Chipotle Ranch Sauce

 

Ingredients:

• 1 large flatbread or naan (or 2 small, such as Stonefire brand)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any preferred cheese like Monterey Jack or Pepperjack for added spice)
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2-3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/2 avocado, sliced or diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning (see note)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste. Cook it in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Dice the cooked chicken and set it aside.
3. Brush the flatbread with olive oil. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the flatbread. Then, top it with the diced chicken, chopped bacon, and diced red peppers.
4. Place the assembled flatbread on a lightly greased sheet of foil and bake it on the oven rack for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
5. While the flatbread is baking, whisk together the ranch dressing and chipotle seasoning in a bowl.
6. Once the flatbread is finished baking, remove it from the oven and top it with the sliced or diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Drizzle the chipotle ranch dressing over the top.
7. Serve the flatbread immediately and enjoy!

Notes:

• This recipe is written as an appetizer serving four people. If you're using it as a main dish, consider doubling the recipe.
• You can use any brand of store-bought chipotle seasoning or make your own. If you don't have chipotle seasoning, you can simply drizzle the ranch dressing over the flatbread without mixing it with chipotle seasoning.