A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Indulge in a scrumptious Pesto Chicken Flatbread that combines tender chicken, flavorful basil pesto, and gooey cheese on a crispy flatbread crust. This recipe is a perfect choice for a quick and delightful lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pesto Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Assembly:
- 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
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Spread pesto on flatbreads, add cooked chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Top with basil leaves, slice, and enjoy warm with salad or dipping sauce.
Notes
- If using homemade pesto, adjust seasoning as needed.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like red onion or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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