Description
Irresistible Mediterranean-inspired Pesto Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread brings Italian flavors to your dinner table. Crisp flatbread topped with herbal pesto, tender chicken, and creamy mozzarella promises a delicious culinary escape you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Bread Base:
- 1 fresh flatbread
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) store-bought pesto
- 2 shallots
- Fresh mozzarella (hand-shredded)
- Balsamic glaze
- All-purpose seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by seasoning with all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper, then pan-sear over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken and coat thoroughly with pesto sauce.
- Slice shallots into thin rings and fry in olive oil until they turn crisp and golden brown.
- Drizzle caramelized shallots with balsamic glaze and set aside.
- Position flatbread on a clean baking sheet and spread a thin, even layer of pesto across the surface.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly over the pesto base.
- Scatter pesto-coated chicken pieces across the cheese layer.
- Top with crispy balsamic-glazed shallots.
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and bake flatbread for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and edges become slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh arugula leaves.
- Finish with an additional light drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, herby flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flatbread or cauliflower crust to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities while preserving the dish’s delicious essence.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by cooking chicken and crispy shallots in advance, allowing quick assembly during busy weeknights.
- Control portion sizes and reduce calories by using less cheese and adding extra arugula for a lighter, fresher approach to this indulgent flatbread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg