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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Mouthwatering Pesto Chicken Flatbread for Quick Weeknight Joy

Delightful Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick dinner solution, perfect for any palate, combining grilled chicken, zesty basil pesto, and melted cheese on crispy flatbread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 4 pieces flatbread store-bought or homemade
For the Chicken Topping
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Pesto & Cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese can try provolone or gouda
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Fresh Touch
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  4. On a baking sheet, lay out the flatbreads and spread a layer of fresh basil pesto over each.
  5. Distribute sliced chicken over the flatbreads, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  8. Let them cool slightly, slice, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is flexible; feel free to add vegetables or change the cheese to suit your taste.

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