Pesto Chicken Flatbread: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick, flavorful meal that will delight your family or friends any night of the week. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts topped with vibrant basil pesto, gooey mozzarella, and fresh cherry tomatoes on a crisp flatbread base. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. The combination of fresh ingredients and customizable toppings makes it an instant favorite at the dinner table. Whether you serve it as a main course or slice it up for appetizers, this Pesto Chicken Flatbread is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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 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
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
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 cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Spread basil pesto over each flatbread on a baking sheet.
- Top with sliced chicken, followed by shredded mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg