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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner

Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick and flavorful dinner that combines grilled chicken, basil pesto, and melted cheese on a crispy flatbread base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 2 pieces Flatbreads store-bought or homemade
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts can substitute with grilled vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone or dairy-free cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese can substitute with Pecorino Romano
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with any small tomato variety
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken 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 on the flatbreads and arrange the sliced chicken on top.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes on each flatbread.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted.
  8. Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy finish.
  9. Cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness, broil carefully, use generous cheese, and feel free to customize toppings.

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