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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread

A quick and delicious flatbread topped with juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, melted cheese, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 4 pieces flatbread store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  5. Lay out the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over each piece.
  6. Distribute the sliced chicken evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, followed by halved cherry tomatoes.
  8. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
  10. Optionally, switch to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for a crispy top, watching closely to prevent burning.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute. Slice into quarters or halves and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve warm.
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Notes

Customize toppings with favorite vegetables or spices. For vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu. Can be made with homemade or store-bought pesto and flatbread. Watch closely when broiling to prevent burning. Pat chicken dry before cooking for better browning. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
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