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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Quick, Crispy, and Flavor-Packed Delight

A quick and delicious Pesto Chicken Flatbread that combines grilled chicken, basil pesto, and melted cheese for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 flatbreads
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Juicy and protein-packed.
For the Pesto Base
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Choose homemade or store-bought.
For the Flatbread
  • 2 pieces Flatbread Opt for homemade or store-bought.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Optional garnish.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitutes: avocado oil or melted butter.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula

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 olive oil over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Rest the cooked chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Spread basil pesto evenly over each flatbread.
  6. Assemble flatbreads with sliced chicken, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize toppings and keep extras in the fridge for easy reheating.

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