Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pesto Chicken Flatbread, a quick and easy recipe perfect for any dinner occasion. This scrumptious dish features tender chicken breasts topped with vibrant basil pesto, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fresh cherry tomatoes all nestled on a crispy flatbread base. Whether you’re serving it up for a family meal or impressing guests at a gathering, this versatile recipe is sure to please. With minimal prep time and customizable toppings, you can create a satisfying meal that caters to everyone’s taste preferences. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest, then slice it into thin strips.
- On a baking sheet, spread basil pesto over each flatbread, top with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg