Name: Flatbread Pizza
Yield: 2

This Flatbread Pizza Recipe comes together in 15 minutes with naan as the shortcut crust that tastes just like from-scratch 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 reliable 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 the edges turn 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 on a sheet pan with oil and pizza sauce spread on naan for flatbread pizza recipe.

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!

Flatbread pizza recipe topped and baked until the edges turn golden and bubbly.

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.