Description
This Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a wonderfully simple and flavorful meal with crispy flatbread, vibrant pesto, tender chicken, melted mozzarella, fresh arugula, and a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought flatbread (or naan)
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, torn or sliced
- 1/2 cup arugula leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place flatbread on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border.
- Top with torn mozzarella and sliced grilled chicken.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh arugula.
- Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, use whole wheat flatbread, low-fat mozzarella, and add extra veggies like tomatoes or peppers. Don’t overcrowd the flatbread for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pesto chicken flatbread, easy dinner, flatbread pizza, quick recipe