Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with this Pesto Chicken Flatbread, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any meal occasion. Featuring juicy chicken, homemade or store-bought basil pesto, and melted cheese atop crispy flatbreads, this dish is not just delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can customize your toppings to suit your taste or dietary preferences, whether you choose to add fresh vegetables or swap chicken for turkey or beef. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this flavorful flatbread is bound to impress your family and friends while being simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 pieces of flatbread
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Place flatbreads on a baking sheet; spread pesto evenly over each piece.
- Top with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg