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A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner Recipe

A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Dinner Recipe
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This Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a quick and delicious dinner option featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh basil pesto, melted mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes on crisp flatbread. Perfect for a flavorful yet easy meal that comes together in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning

Flatbread and Toppings

  • 4 pieces of flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the flatbreads.
  2. Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
  4. Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice the chicken into thin strips for easy topping.
  5. Prepare Flatbreads: Lay the flatbreads on a baking sheet and spread a generous layer of basil pesto evenly over each piece.
  6. Add Chicken: Distribute the sliced chicken strips evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
  7. Add Cheese and Tomatoes: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, followed by halved cherry tomatoes for freshness.
  8. Top with Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pizzas to add a salty, cheesy finish.
  9. Bake: Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread turn golden brown.
  10. Broil for Crispiness (Optional): For a crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  11. Cool and Slice: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and allow to cool for a minute before slicing them into quarters or halves.
  12. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade flatbread and basil pesto depending on your preference and time available.
  • Resting the chicken after cooking helps retain juices, making it tender and juicy when sliced.
  • The cherry tomatoes add a fresh, slight acidity to balance the richness of pesto and cheese.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute flatbread with a gluten-free alternative.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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