Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a mouthwatering dish that elevates your meal with juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, and gooey mozzarella on a crispy flatbread. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Each bite bursts with flavor and freshness, making it a family favorite that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let cool slightly before shredding.
- Spread pesto generously over each flatbread. Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella slices, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider using homemade pesto. Customize toppings by adding roasted red peppers, arugula, or swapping proteins like shrimp or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.