Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and gooey melted cheese on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and promises to impress your guests with its explosion of flavors. Whether you’re cooking for game night or a family meal, this Pesto Chicken Flatbread is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 whole wheat flatbreads or naan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into strips.
- Toss the sliced chicken with pesto sauce until well-coated.
- Place flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread remaining pesto evenly over each. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Add the sliced chicken, spinach, and cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in parmesan cheese with mozzarella. Substitute basil pesto with sun-dried tomato pesto for a twist. Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.