Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick, delicious meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table in just 15 minutes. This dish features tender chicken seasoned to perfection, vibrant pesto, and melty mozzarella cheese layered on crispy flatbread. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s versatile enough for lunch or dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings. With healthy ingredients like fresh basil and protein-rich chicken, this flatbread is as wholesome as it is flavorful. Enjoy this gourmet delight without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast (6–8 ounces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 store-bought flatbreads or naan breads
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and pounding it to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 30 seconds, then reduce heat and cook for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble flatbreads on a baking sheet: spread pesto sauce, top with shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg