Chicken Bacon Ranch Cottage Cheese Flatbread
This easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cottage Cheese Flatbread features a high-protein cottage cheese crust topped with savory chicken, crispy bacon, red onion, and melty Italian cheese, all drizzled with a creamy pesto ranch. It’s bold, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 cup cooked chicken chopped
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven: To 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spread & bake: Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread into an oval shape, about ½ inch thick. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the golden and set.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing and pesto. Set aside.
- Add toppings: Once the crust is baked, spread about 2 tablespoons of the pesto ranch mixture over the surface. Top with shredded cheese, chopped chicken, red onion, and bacon.
- Bake again: Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. For extra color, finish under the broiler for a few minutes.
- Cool, slice & serve: Let the flatbread cool for a few minutes. This helps the crust firm up and release from the parchment more easily. Slice and drizzle with extra pesto ranch before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally high protein & gluten-free.
- Storage: Store any leftover flatbread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or the air-fryer to restore some crispness.
- Nutritional Information is an estimate only and will vary according to specific ingredients and amounts used.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 24.75gFat: 20.5g
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