Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Pesto Chicken Flatbread, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe features grilled chicken, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes on a crispy flatbread base, offering a taste of Italian-inspired bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Flatbread
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Pesto
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper, and cook in olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and 165°F (75°C) internal temperature. Rest chicken before slicing.
- Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread a layer of pesto over each.
- Distribute sliced chicken over the pesto. Sprinkle with mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
- Cool slightly, slice, and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added sweetness.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as goat cheese or feta.
- Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Consider pre-baking flatbreads for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg