Description
A quick and delightful meal featuring fresh basil pesto, tender chicken, and gooey cheese on flatbread, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 4 pieces of flatbread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Lay out the flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread a layer of basil pesto over each piece.
- Distribute the sliced chicken evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the chicken, followed by halved cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optionally, switch to broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a crispy top.
- Let the flatbreads cool for a minute, slice into quarters or halves, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve warm with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Customize toppings to your liking. Make your own pesto for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian