Pesto Chicken Flatbread: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner
Enjoy a quick and flavorful meal with our Pesto Chicken Flatbread that’s perfect any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Spread basil pesto on each flatbread, then top with sliced chicken, shredded mozzarella, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top and bake for 10-12 minutes until melted and edges are golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional minute if desired.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg