Description
This Pesto Chicken Flatbread recipe is a perfect blend of flavors with tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, gooey mozzarella cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes on crispy flatbread. It’s a delicious and easy dinner option for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 pieces of flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 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
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Brush olive oil on each flatbread, then spread pesto over them. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this flatbread with additional toppings like peppers, olives, or grilled vegetables.
- For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken instead of baking your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Easy dinner, Pesto recipe, Flatbread, Chicken recipe