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Pesto Chicken Flatbread:A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner Recipe

A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner Recipe
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This Pesto Chicken Flatbread recipe is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines tender, seasoned chicken breast with fresh basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and gooey melted mozzarella on a crispy flatbread base. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it’s easy to prepare, versatile, and packed with bold flavors that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning, to taste

Flatbread and Toppings

  • 4 pieces of flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto (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)

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the flatbreads.
  2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper. You can add garlic powder or Italian seasoning if you like extra flavor.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through, registering an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  4. Rest and Slice: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Then slice the chicken into thin strips for topping.
  5. Prepare Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of fresh basil pesto evenly over each flatbread.
  6. Add Chicken: Distribute the sliced chicken strips evenly over the pesto layers.
  7. Top with Cheese and Tomatoes: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken, then scatter halved cherry tomatoes on top.
  8. Finish with Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the entire flatbread for an extra cheesy finish.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread turn golden brown.
  10. Optional Broil: For a crispier top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  11. Cool and Slice: Carefully remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them cool slightly for about a minute. Then slice into quarters or halves.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm. These flatbreads pair well with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute flatbread with naan or pita bread if preferred.
  • Homemade pesto adds freshness, but store-bought pesto is a convenient alternative.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken breasts.
  • Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Leftover flatbread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for the best texture.

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Keywords: Pesto Chicken Flatbread, Easy Dinner Recipe, Flatbread Pizza, Basil Pesto Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipes

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