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Chicken Pesto Flatbread

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chicken Pesto Flatbread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, fragrant pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese on a crispy flatbread base.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 pieces of flatbread or naan

Toppings:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil (for brushing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the flatbreads: Brush the flatbreads with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes to crisp them up.
  3. Assemble the flatbreads: Spread pesto sauce on each flatbread, then layer with chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and cheeses.
  4. Bake: Bake the flatbreads for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Slice and enjoy hot.

Notes

  • You can customize this flatbread with additional toppings like olives, red onions, or bell peppers.
  • Feel free to use store-bought flatbreads or make your own from scratch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flatbread
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg