Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 pieces of flatbread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
2. Prepare the Flatbreads: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread a generous layer of pesto over each one.
3. Assemble the Flatbreads: Top the pesto-coated flatbreads with the sliced chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake the Flatbreads: Place the assembled flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pesto chicken flatbreads from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves (if desired), slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Using high-quality, fresh ingredients is key to creating a truly memorable pesto chicken flatbread. Feel free to experiment with different types of pesto or cheese to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams