Ultimate Pesto Chicken Flatbread
A quick and easy flatbread recipe topped with vibrant pesto, tender chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh cherry tomatoes – perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- Flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan, balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil to create a golden, crispy crust.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pesto evenly on each flatbread using the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the shredded or diced chicken evenly over the pesto layer.
- Add a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, around 1/2 cup per flatbread.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top for a burst of freshness.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Once out of the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately while the flatbread is warm and the cheese is gooey.
Notes
[‘Don’t overload the flatbread with toppings to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Use fresh basil and high-quality pesto for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Pre-bake the flatbread for 2 minutes for extra crispiness.’, ‘Check the flatbread after 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread per pers
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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