Irresistible Pesto Chicken Flatbread
A quick and easy recipe combining rich pesto, tender chicken, and melty cheese on a crispy flatbread, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- Flatbread (store-bought, naan, or pita)
- 2–3 tablespoons pesto (jarred or homemade)
- Cooked chicken (grilled, shredded, or rotisserie)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the flatbread on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pesto evenly over the flatbread using the back of a spoon.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and scatter them evenly across the flatbread. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the chicken.
- Place halved cherry tomatoes on top and press them gently into the flatbread.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread are crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overloading the flatbread with toppings to prevent sogginess. Experiment with flavored flatbreads like garlic naan for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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