Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful dish that brings together juicy chicken, aromatic pesto, and gooey cheese on a warm, crispy flatbread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch complemented by fresh toppings, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 pieces flatbread (such as naan)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before shredding.
- Spread pesto evenly over each flatbread, then top with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg