Description
Savor this pesto chicken Caprese flatbread—zesty pesto, melty mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes combine for an easy dinner or standout party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Flatbread
- 2 flatbreads or naan
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Additional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures the flatbread will bake evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Prepare the Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads or naan on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both with olive oil to help them crisp up and add flavor.
- Spread the Pesto: Evenly spread a generous layer of basil pesto over each flatbread, covering as much surface as possible for a flavorful base.
- Add the Toppings: Distribute the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto-topped flatbreads. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread are crisp and golden.
- Garnish and Finish: Remove flatbreads from the oven. Top immediately with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle each flatbread generously with balsamic glaze for a tangy-sweet finish.
- Slice and Serve: Cut the flatbreads into slices. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- Substitute naan, pita, or any sturdy flatbread base as desired.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan before baking.
- The recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for a crowd.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg