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Pesto Chicken Flatbread Recipe

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A flavorful and quick Pesto Chicken Flatbread featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh basil pesto, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken and Pesto

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Flatbread and Toppings

  • 4 pieces flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the flatbreads.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Optionally, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  4. Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  5. Assemble Flatbreads: Lay out the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of basil pesto over each flatbread.
  6. Add Toppings: Distribute the sliced chicken evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then add halved cherry tomatoes, and finish with grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake Flatbreads: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
  8. Optional Broil: For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil for 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Cool and Garnish: Carefully remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Slice into quarters or halves and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
  10. Serve: Serve the flatbreads warm with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
  • Use gluten-free flatbread to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Homemade basil pesto enhances freshness but store-bought works perfectly for convenience.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the pesto before spreading.
  • Resting the chicken before slicing allows juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender.
  • To make this vegetarian, omit the chicken and add roasted vegetables or mushrooms.

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