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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

Pesto Chicken Flatbread combines quick prep with bold Italian flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 4 pieces Flatbread Feel free to swap with pita or tortilla.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
For the Chicken Topping
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Grilled vegetables can be a vegetarian option.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Use store-bought for convenience or homemade.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Experiment with other melting cheeses if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Consider nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative.
For a Fresh Touch
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with sun-dried tomatoes if preferred.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  5. Spread basil pesto over each flatbread, ensuring even coverage.
  6. Evenly distribute the sliced chicken and mozzarella cheese over the pesto flatbreads.
  7. Top each flatbread with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Optionally, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  10. Cool slightly before slicing, then garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or additional Italian fare. Customize toppings for seasonal variations.

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