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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Quick Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Your Delicious 15-Minute Fix

This Pesto Chicken Flatbread combines tender chicken, zesty pesto, and gooey mozzarella for a quick, flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 flatbreads
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread Base
  • 2 pieces Store-Bought Flatbreads or Naan Convenient base that saves time
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Lean protein; rotisserie chicken works too
  • to taste Salt Essential for elevating flavors
  • to taste Pepper Essential for elevating flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for cooking the chicken
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce Flavor-packed sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Whole milk mozzarella is best for melting
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Adds vibrant color and freshness
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Imparts aromatic freshness

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pesto Chicken Flatbread
  1. Begin by patting the chicken breast dry with paper towels and pound it to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken for 30 seconds, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 12 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread pesto sauce evenly over each flatbread.
  6. Distribute shredded chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese over the flatbreads.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  8. Let the flatbreads cool for a minute, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use shredded rotisserie chicken for an even quicker option. Customize toppings based on your preference.

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