Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful dish that satisfies cravings for both freshness and hearty flavors. Featuring tender chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and gooey mozzarella on warm flatbread, this easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With each bite, you’ll experience a medley of deliciousness topped off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and impressive meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 pre-made flatbreads
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before slicing it into thin strips.
- Place flatbreads on a clean baking sheet and spread basil pesto evenly over each.
- Distribute sliced chicken on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Bake assembled flatbreads for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, slice, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg