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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Irresistible Pesto Chicken Flatbread for Quick Dinner Joy

The Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delicious and quick meal, featuring juicy chicken, aromatic basil pesto, and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 2 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
For the Toppings
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Juicy protein source
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought is fine
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Optional for garnish
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Or another cooking oil
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and optionally some garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken.
  4. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into strips.
  6. Lay out flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread basil pesto over them.
  7. Distribute the sliced chicken on the pesto flatbreads and top with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Add halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
  11. Slice the flatbreads into serving pieces and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, serve Pesto Chicken Flatbread fresh and warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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