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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Savory Pesto Chicken Flatbread: A Quick Dinner Sensation

Pesto Chicken Flatbread combines juicy chicken with vibrant basil pesto and gooey mozzarella on crispy flatbread, ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 1 piece Flatbread store-bought or homemade
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts season generously
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking the chicken
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • spatula
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all necessary ingredients.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  5. Spread a generous amount of basil pesto over each flatbread.
  6. Distribute the sliced chicken evenly over the flatbreads.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and add halved cherry tomatoes on top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with basil leaves, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Customize your flatbread with seasonal vegetables for added flavor.

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