Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful dish that brings together the savory taste of juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and crispy flatbread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for gatherings and casual dinners alike. Each bite offers a flavor explosion, thanks to the combination of fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy spinach. Impress your friends and family with this colorful, aromatic meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 flatbreads or pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken, spread pesto on warm breasts, and let rest.
- Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet; slice chicken into strips and arrange on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over chicken, add cherry tomatoes and spinach, then drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg