Description
Whip up this chicken pesto flatbread for a quick and delicious meal that’ll satisfy your craving for something savory and fresh. Crispy flatbread topped with tender chicken, zesty pesto, and melted cheese makes dinner a total breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 flatbreads
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Herbs:
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 400°F and grab a large baking sheet to hold your flatbreads.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper over the 3 chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet at medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing into thin, diagonal strips.
- Spread ¼ cup fresh basil pesto across each flatbread, covering the surface completely.
- Scatter ¼ cup shredded mozzarella over the pesto layer on each flatbread.
- Distribute sliced chicken evenly across the 4 flatbreads.
- Halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes and sprinkle them strategically over the chicken.
- Top each flatbread with an additional ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before cutting into wedges.
Notes
- Swap grilled or rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation if short on time.
- For a gluten-free version, use cauliflower or chickpea flatbread as a base.
- Experiment with different pestos like sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper for variety.
- Let chicken rest after cooking to ensure maximum juiciness and easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-26 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg