Description
Chicken Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a quick and flavorful meal featuring crispy flatbread topped with creamy basil pesto, tender cooked chicken, melted mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make pizza is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner and can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads or naan breads
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the flatbread pizzas.
- Prepare Flatbread: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and lightly brush them with olive oil to help crisp the crust and add flavor.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread the basil pesto over each flatbread base, creating a flavorful foundation for the toppings.
- Add Toppings: Layer the cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto-covered flatbreads.
- Season: Sprinkle black pepper over the assembled pizzas to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet with the flatbread pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil. Slice into portions and serve warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe and can save time.
- Add spinach, roasted red peppers, or mushrooms for extra vegetables and flavor variations.
- For a crispier crust, bake the flatbread alone for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
