This Flatbread Pizza Recipe comes together in 15 minutes with naan as the shortcut crust that tastes just like homemade dough.
author’s note
15-Minute Flatbread Pizza Fix!
Making pizzas on flatbreads like naan has been one of my go-to meals since college! The ingredients are inexpensive, they come together fast, and they’re packed with flavor and texture.
They’re also perfect for cleaning out the fridge. Just grab whatever veggies or leftover proteins you’ve got, pile them on naan with some cheese, and bake until golden.
Even now, long past college, I still make these all the time. My family requests them constantly, and they’re such a fun dinner to make with the kids!
Naan
Naan and pitas are both yeast-raised flatbreads, but naan includes egg and yogurt for a thicker, softer texture.
Pitas work, but I prefer naan for flatbread pizzas. Any thicker flatbread works—just watch thinner ones so they don’t overbake.
I buy a 6-pack of naan, use a couple for pizzas, and the rest throughout the week. Here are a few favorite ways to use it:
- Chipotle Chicken Flatbread with a chipotle ranch dressing
- Margherita Pizza with fresh basil
- Ground Beef Naan Tacos with a creamy raita sauce
- Chickpea Curry with coconut milk
- Chicken Shawarma Wraps with a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce
Flatbread Pizza Recipe Ingredients
- Pizza sauce: Rao’s® (plain or Margherita) has great flavor and texture. Rao’s marinara or Muir Glen® fire-roasted tomatoes also work well.
- Rotisserie chicken: Use leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken, or skip it for a vegetarian option.
- Veggies: Add any veggies. This version uses bell peppers and red onion. See variations below for more ideas.
- Mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella melts well and pairs with everything. Add Parmesan after baking if desired.
- Fresh basil: Not required, but a sprinkle of fresh basil adds a bright, fresh flavor boost.
Quick Tip
Pre-cooked and seasoned chicken is a total time saver on its own, but to save even more time, you can purchase rotisserie chicken meat already pulled from the bones and shredded or diced — a lot of grocery stores sell this conveniently prepared chicken!
Variations
Flatbread Pizza Recipe Variation Ideas
- Margherita pizza: Follow this Naan Pizza where I spread pizza sauce on naan, add mozzarella and thin tomato slices. Finish with fresh basil after baking.
- Meat lovers: Throw bacon, sausage, pepperoni, ham, etc. on top of your sauce (try Alfredo sauce instead) and cheese.
- Veggie packed: Add a variety of different veggies on top of your Flatbread Pizzas. Try mushrooms, artichokes, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, fresh corn, spinach, arugula, etc.
- Salad Pizza: Give this Caesar Salad Pizza a try!
- Sauce on top: Drizzle on some fresh basil-pesto like we do in this Pesto Pizza, BBQ sauce, ranch, buffalo sauce, etc.
- Make garlic bread: Add some butter, cheese, garlic, and salt or use garlic naan as the base (instead of plain naan).
- Change your cheese: Try a different cheese or a combination of a few different types of cheeses.
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Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15" x 21")
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 (8.8-ounce) package naan I like original Stonefire Naan (2 breads in a package)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil divided, plus additional oil for serving if desired
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce I like Rao’s Margherita Pizza Sauce or Rao’s Marinara or Muir Glen fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese very thinly sliced, 2/3 cup
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken or other prepared leftover chicken
- 3/4 cup bell pepper slices red and orange, or just use 1 bell pepper!
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Small basil leaves optional
- Salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. While the oven is heating, line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone liner (don’t use wax paper or tin foil). Lining the pan is important so the naan doesn’t get too crisp on bottom. Set both naans on the lined sheet. Lightly drizzle the naans with olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon per naan). Bake in the oven for 2 minutes, then remove. This will keep the naan from getting soggy!
- Very thinly slice the peppers and red onion. Chop the chicken into small pieces.
- While naans are baking, thinly slice the mozzarella. Pull the naan out of the oven after 2 minutes and spread 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly on each naan, leaving about 1/2-inch of crust around the outside.
- Divide sliced mozzarella cheese evenly between the naans, arranging over the sauce and pressing in gently. Dividing evenly between the 2 pizzas, top each with peppers, chicken, and red onion slices. Press these toppings in very gently. Return pizzas to the oven for 7–9 minutes, or until cheese is melted and veggies are crisp tender.
- Remove and allow to cool for 1 minute. If desired, drizzle each pizza with another 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, then top with shredded basil and a few sprinkles of salt if desired. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut into slices and enjoy immediately.
Video
Recipe Notes
- Margherita Pizza: Top naan with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and thinly sliced garden-fresh tomatoes. Top with fresh basil when you take it out of the oven.
- Meat Lovers: Add bacon, sausage, pepperoni, ham, etc. on top of your sauce (try Alfredo sauce instead) and cheese.
- Veggie Packed: Add a variety of veggies on top of your flatbread pizzas. Try mushrooms, artichokes, zucchini, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, fresh corn, spinach, arugula, etc.
- Add sauce: Drizzle on some fresh basil-pesto, BBQ sauce, ranch, buffalo sauce, etc.
- Make garlic bread: Throw on some butter, cheese, garlic, and salt, or use garlic naan as the base (instead of plain naan).
- Change your cheese: Try a different cheese or a combination of a few types of cheeses.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Absolutely delicious!
Gorgeous! These look tasty!
Thank you Jennifer!
This pizza looks so delicious, I would love to be your taste tester!
Thanks so much Carrie 🙂
I love the addition of basil and chicken!
Your pizza is gorgeous! (Who knew a pizza could be beautiful?) So delicious 🙂
This pizza looks so colorful and beautiful!