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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Your New Favorite Quick Dinner Treat

Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick and delightful dinner featuring tender chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and melting cheese over crispy flatbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 2 pieces flatbread store-bought or homemade
For the Toppings
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves optional garnish
For Cooking and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  5. Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread basil pesto evenly over them.
  6. Distribute sliced chicken evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and cherry tomatoes on top.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over each flatbread.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden brown.
  10. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy finish.
  11. Cool slightly, slice into serving pieces, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  12. Serve warm with a side salad or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the cooked chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Customize toppings to suit personal preferences.

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