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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Irresistibly Easy Pesto Chicken Flatbread You’ll Love

This Pesto Chicken Flatbread combines tender chicken with vibrant pesto, melted mozzarella, and is perfect for quick dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 180 g Flatbread acts as the delicious base for toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil enhances flavor and helps achieve a crispy texture
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts tender meat that soaks up all the flavors beautifully
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Pesto sauce brings a burst of herby freshness
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese melts beautifully
  • ¼ cup Cherry tomatoes halved, adds juicy sweetness
  • Fresh basil leaves for topping, enhances fresh aroma

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the thicker side down until even. Season both sides with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 30 seconds until golden. Cook for an additional 6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your toppings while the oven heats.
  5. Place the flatbread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the flatbread, then layer shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch for a golden color.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider mixing mozzarella with provolone. Experiment with toppings like bell peppers or feta cheese.

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