Description
This Pesto Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread is a quick, flavorful meal that combines juicy pesto chicken, crispy shallots, and gooey mozzarella on a crisp flatbread, finished with a balsamic drizzle and fresh arugula. Perfect for a light dinner, easy lunch, or weeknight meal, this flatbread delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh flatbread (from the grocery store bakery)
- 2 chicken breasts, seasoned with all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper
- 2 tbsp store-bought pesto
- 1-2 shallots, thinly sliced and pan-fried until golden
- Fresh mozzarella, hand-shredded
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- A handful of fresh arugula
Instructions
- Make the Pesto Chicken – Season chicken breasts with all-purpose seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pan-sear over medium heat until golden and cooked through (10-12 minutes, depending on thickness). Dice or shred the chicken and toss it with pesto.
- Crispy Shallots – Thinly slice shallots and pan-fry in olive oil until golden and crispy. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Assemble the Flatbread – Place flatbread on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pesto, then top with shredded mozzarella, pesto chicken, and crispy shallots.
- Bake – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Finishing Touches – Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh arugula before serving.
Notes
- Swap store-bought flatbread for homemade dough if you prefer.
- Try using rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg