Description

This Pesto Flatbread Chicken Pizza Recipe is a quick and flavorful meal with a crispy flatbread base topped with rich pesto sauce tender chicken melted mozzarella and fresh cherry tomatoes Perfect for busy weeknights or a simple homemade pizza night

Ingredients

For the Pizza
Flatbread 2 pieces
Cooked chicken shredded 1 cup
Pesto sauce ¼ cup
Mozzarella cheese shredded 1 cup
Parmesan cheese grated ¼ cup
Cherry tomatoes halved ½ cup
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Garlic minced 1 clove
Red pepper flakes optional ½ teaspoon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F 200°C Place flatbread on a baking sheet Brush both sides with olive oil and minced garlic then bake for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly crisp

Spread pesto sauce evenly over the toasted flatbread Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the pesto

Top with shredded chicken and halved cherry tomatoes Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top

Place in oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly For extra crispiness broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes

Remove from oven let sit for 2 minutes then slice and serve Garnish with fresh basil and an extra drizzle of olive oil if desired

Notes

For extra crunch pre-toast the flatbread before adding toppings
Use store-bought or homemade pesto depending on preference
For a spicy kick add red pepper flakes before baking
Try different cheeses like feta or goat cheese for a unique flavor

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pizza
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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