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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Savory Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Enjoy a quick and easy Pesto Chicken Flatbread, a perfect weeknight meal bursting with flavor and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Flatbread
  • 4 pieces Flatbread store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or other melting cheeses
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  5. Lay out flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread pesto over each flatbread.
  6. Distribute the sliced chicken over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
  7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly, then slice into quarters or halves.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match toppings based on your preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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