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Chicken Pesto Flatbread

Chicken Pesto Flatbread

Delicious Chicken Pesto Flatbread topped with spinach walnut pesto, mozzarella, and grilled chicken for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 flatbreads
Calories 335 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Pesto Chicken

  • 1-2 pieces chicken breasts see notes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoon spinach walnut pesto see notes, more as needed

Pesto Flatbread

  • ½ cup spinach walnut pesto
  • ¾ cup mozzarella
  • ¼ cup tomatoes, sliced
  • red pepper flakes optional
  • grated parmesan optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • If making spinach walnut pesto, whip this up first. Otherwise, cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces, add to a bowl. In a small bowl mix seasoning together and pour all over the chicken and mix well. Add ½ teaspoon oil to a skillet or pan, cook chicken, tossing often for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked all through.
  • While chicken is cooking, preheat oven to 375º. Add about 2 tablespoon of pesto to the chicken in the skillet, just to coat the chicken with flavor. Turn the heat down to low, simmer for 2 minutes then turn it off. Set aside.
  • Add naan or flatbread to a cooking sheet. Spread a medium/thin layer of pesto across the bread in an even layer, followed by the cheese, tomatoes and finish off with adding the chicken.
  • Bake in the center rack of the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the crust browns a bit. Let it cool for a minute or two, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use flatbread, low calorie pita, naan bread or lavash. About 2 cups of rotisserie chicken will also work. Use store-bought pesto to cut back on time if needed. Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the leftover flatbread in a ziplock or plastic wrap in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5flatbreadCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 936mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1010IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Pesto Flatbread, chicken recipe, Dinner, easy recipe, Healthy Recipe, Pesto Flatbread
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