Pesto Chicken Flatbread
If you’re on the hunt for a quick and delicious dinner option, look no further than this Pesto Chicken Flatbread! This recipe showcases juicy chicken breast smothered in fresh basil pesto, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all nestled on warm flatbread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, it comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive meal. With endless variations to suit your taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 pieces of flatbread
- 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 the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Let rest and slice thinly.
- Lay out flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread pesto over each.
- Top with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally broil for an additional minute for a crispy finish.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg