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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Delicious Pesto Chicken Flatbread for Easy Family Dinners

This Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick, tasty meal perfect for busy nights or gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 2 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade options work beautifully.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Feel free to substitute with your favorite melting cheese.
For the Chicken Topping
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Easiest to work with.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for sautéing the chicken.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to your taste.
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade.
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced regular tomatoes can work if cherries aren’t available.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated Pecorino can be a delicious alternative.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Leaves Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
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  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
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  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
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  5. Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread a layer of basil pesto over each.
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  6. Evenly distribute sliced chicken over the pesto-covered flatbreads, then layer with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
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  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
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  9. Optional: Switch to broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
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  10. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, garnish with basil leaves, slice, and serve.
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  11. Serve with side salad or marinara sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to rest enhances moisture. Customize toppings to suit your taste. Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness.

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