Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of juicy chicken, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil pesto atop a crispy flatbread. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any gathering into a culinary celebration, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners with friends and family. With its vibrant presentation and customizable toppings, you’ll want to keep this recipe on repeat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Spread pesto evenly over the flatbread.
- Top with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg