Pesto Chicken Flatbread
Pesto Chicken Flatbread is an ultra-fast, crispy, cheesy flatbread recipe that brings all the flavor of pizza without the dough-making. With just a few toppings and 20 minutes, this customizable dinner looks fancy and tastes amazing.
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Spoon or pastry brush for spreading pesto
- Sharp Knife for slicing vegetables and flatbread
- Pizza cutter or kitchen shears
Ingredients
- 4 flatbreads or naan (store-bought)
- 0.5 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 0.5 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Dice or shred chicken. Prep all toppings (slice onions, halve tomatoes, etc.).
- Place flatbreads on baking sheet. Spread 2–3 tablespoons of pesto on each, leaving ½-inch border. Optional: sprinkle minced garlic.
- Add cooked chicken evenly. Top with vegetables: spinach, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, etc. Don’t overload to avoid sogginess.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, then parmesan. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden, and flatbread is crisp. Broil last 1–2 mins for more browning if desired.
- Cool 2–3 mins. Top with fresh basil, arugula, parmesan shavings, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, or prosciutto if desired.
- Slice into 4–6 pieces. Serve immediately while hot and crisp. Reheat leftovers in oven for 5 minutes.
Notes
Customize with any pesto, protein, cheese, or veggies you like. Works great with naan, flatbread, or pita. Want extra crisp? Pre-bake the bread 3–4 minutes. Best fresh from the oven, but leftovers reheat in 400°F oven for 5–6 mins.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 2.9mg
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