Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is an easy, flavorful dinner featuring crispy flatbread topped with creamy basil pesto, juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes — a quick weeknight favorite ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces flatbread (naan or store-bought pizza crust)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread a layer of pesto evenly over each flatbread.
- Top with shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion (if using), and both cheeses.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with extra pesto or olive oil before serving.
- Slice and enjoy warm as a light dinner or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or balsamic glaze before serving.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster prep.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the chicken and adding roasted veggies like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion