Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe
This Chicken Pesto Flatbread Recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Crispy flatbreads topped with basil pesto, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Flatbreads:
- 2 flatbreads or naan
Chicken:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
Pesto:
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Add toppings: Spread pesto over each flatbread, then add mozzarella, chicken, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
- You can use sun-dried tomatoes or arugula for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ flatbread
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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