Pesto Chicken Flatbread: An Easy and Delicious Dinner Recipe
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delicious and easy recipe for dinner, combining chicken, pesto, and cheese on a flatbread base.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- oven
- Knife
- Spatula
Ingredients
Chicken and Toppings
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- 4 pieces flatbread store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F or 75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- After resting, slice the chicken into thin strips.
Preparing the Flatbread
- Prepare flatbreads on a baking sheet or make your own using flour, water, and salt.
- Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over each piece of flatbread.
Assembling the Flatbread
- Distribute sliced chicken evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, followed by halved cherry tomatoes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Cooking Process
- Bake the assembled flatbreads in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Optionally broil for an extra crispy top for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Serving the Pesto Chicken Flatbread
- Remove flatbreads from the oven and let cool for a minute before slicing.
- Slice into quarters or halves and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve warm, ideal with a side salad or dipping sauce.
Notes
This recipe can be easily customized with different toppings or sauces as per your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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