Description
Pesto Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella is a quick, cheesy, flavor-packed meal made with juicy chicken, fresh pesto, and melty mozzarella on crispy flatbread—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 naan or flatbread rounds
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Optional:
- Red pepper flakes
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place naan or flatbreads on the sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread pesto evenly over each flatbread, reaching the edges.
- Top with shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or balsamic glaze if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake the flatbread with pesto for 2 minutes before adding toppings.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone or a cheese blend for deeper flavor.
- Soak red onions in cold water for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (¼ flatbread)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg