Description
A quick and tasty dinner featuring cooked chicken, basil pesto, cheese, and fresh toppings on flatbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- On a lined baking sheet, place your flatbreads. Spread basil pesto evenly over each.
- Layer sliced chicken, mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional minute under supervision.
- Cool slightly before slicing; garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Serve warm, sliced into pieces. Can be paired with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg