Description
Enjoy a delicious Pesto Chicken Flatbread topped with juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, and melted cheese. This quick and easy dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying blend of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
4 pieces of flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden.
4. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes and slice thin.
5. Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread pesto.
6. Distribute sliced chicken evenly.
7. Add mozzarella and tomatoes.
8. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
9. Bake 10-12 minutes until bubbling and golden.
10. Broil 1-2 minutes for crispness if desired.
11. Cool slightly, slice, and garnish with basil.
12. Serve warm.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg