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Pesto Chicken Flatbread An Easy Dinner Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Pesto Chicken Flatbread for Dinner Delight

Pesto Chicken Flatbread is an easy dinner recipe combining crispy flatbread, juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and melty cheese.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken flatbread, delicious flatbread, Easy Dinner Recipe, Family Meal, Pesto Chicken Flatbread, quick dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

For the Flatbread

  • 1 piece Flatbread Store-bought or homemade

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can swap for grilled vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup Fresh basil pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with provolone or fontina
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Or pecorino
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Diced red bell pepper can be used instead

For Garnish

  • a few Fresh basil leaves Optional for presentation

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  • Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.
  • Spread pesto evenly over the flatbreads on a baking sheet.
  • Distribute the sliced chicken over the pesto.
  • Top the flatbreads with shredded mozzarella and scattered cherry tomatoes.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese melts and the edges are golden.
  • Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, if desired, for extra crispiness.
  • Cool briefly, slice into servings, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a sweet touch. Store leftover flatbread in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg