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Pesto Chicken Flatbread An Easy Dinner Recipe

Savory Pesto Chicken Flatbread: An Easy Dinner Recipe You'll Love

Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick, delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring grilled chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: All Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 2 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Chicken Topping
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Grilled
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat or dairy-free option available
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used for dairy-free
For Freshness
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 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 then slice into thin strips.
  5. Prepare the flatbreads on a baking sheet, spreading the fresh basil pesto evenly over each one.
  6. Distribute the sliced chicken over the pesto, followed by mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
  7. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
  9. Optional: Switch to broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crunch, watching closely.
  10. Cool slightly, slice into serving pieces, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle a little balsamic glaze for a sweet touch.

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