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Pesto Chicken Flatbread

Pesto Chicken Flatbread: Quick, Flavorful Family Dinner Delight

Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick, flavorful family dinner delight that harmonizes juicy chicken with aromatic basil pesto on a crisp flatbread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Flatbread
  • 2 pieces Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with grilled tofu for vegetarian option
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or dairy-free cheese for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, leave out for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Optional garnish
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  5. Prepare flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread basil pesto evenly over each flatbread.
  6. Layer sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan on the flatbreads.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden brown. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  8. Cool for a few minutes, slice, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check chicken temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C). Customize veggies as desired and consider using fresh pesto for added flavor.

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