Description
Whipping up this pesto chicken flatbread brings pure weeknight dinner satisfaction right to your kitchen table. Crispy flatbread topped with juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, and melted cheese creates a quick meal that beats takeout any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 pieces flatbread
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup basil pesto
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Grab 2 chicken breasts and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice into thin strips approximately ¼ inch wide.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and place 4 flatbreads on a large baking sheet.
- Spread ¼ cup fresh basil pesto evenly across each flatbread, covering surface completely.
- Distribute sliced chicken strips equally among the 4 flatbreads.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese over each flatbread.
- Scatter 2 tablespoons halved cherry tomatoes across the surface of each flatbread.
- Dust 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese over each flatbread.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a better sear and prevent steaming in the skillet.
- For extra flavor, spread a thin layer of garlic aioli under the pesto before adding toppings.
- Select flatbreads with a crisp texture to prevent sogginess and maintain a satisfying crunch.
- Fresh basil makes a significant difference, so skip dried herbs and use fresh leaves whenever possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg