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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Delicious Pesto Chicken Flatbread for an Easy Dinner Tonight

Enjoy this quick and flavorful Pesto Chicken Flatbread for an easy dinner tonight. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Flatbread Base
  • 4 pieces Flatbread store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil high-quality for best flavor
Chicken Topping
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Fresh Touch
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • to taste Fresh Basil Leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry, season with salt and pepper, and sauté in olive oil for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  3. Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  4. Spread basil pesto evenly on flatbreads placed on a baking sheet.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  5. Distribute sliced chicken over the pesto on flatbreads.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes, then finish with grated parmesan.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  7. Bake assembled flatbreads in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  8. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  9. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, then slice and serve warm.
    Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover flatbread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for the best taste and texture.

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