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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Delicious Pesto Chicken Flatbread for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Experience a flavor explosion with our Pesto Chicken Flatbread—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 flatbreads
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 4 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
For the Toppings
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with grilled vegetables or tofu for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with cheddar or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with regular tomatoes if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can work as a substitute
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • a few Fresh Basil Leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, and slice into thin strips.
  5. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread basil pesto evenly over each flatbread.
  6. Distribute sliced chicken over the pesto, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, and scatter halved cherry tomatoes on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Customize toppings as per preference.

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