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Homemade pesto chicken flatbread with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil on white counter

Pesto Chicken Flatbread Recipe

A quick and flavorful pesto chicken flatbread recipe with juicy chicken, fresh basil pesto, melty mozzarella, and a golden crisp flatbread; perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or lunch.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone brush
  • Knife sharp
  • Pizza cutter optional

Ingredients

  • 2 large flatbreads store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • ½ cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Brush flatbread with olive oil.
  • Mix chicken with pesto in a bowl.
  • Spread pesto thinly on flatbread.
  • Add toppings: chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes.
  • Bake flatbread for 10–12 minutes until golden.
  • Garnish flatbread with fresh basil and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg