Pesto Chicken Flatbread
If you’re in search of a quick yet impressive dinner option, Pesto Chicken Flatbread is here to save the day! This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts topped with vibrant basil pesto and melted cheese, all nestled on warm flatbread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavor-packed meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 pieces of 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F or 75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread each with basil pesto.
- Top each flatbread with sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. For an extra crispy top, broil for the last minute.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serve garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg