Description
Chicken Pesto Flatbread Pizza is a quick and flavorful meal made with crispy flatbread, creamy basil pesto, tender cooked chicken, melted mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a simple lunch or dinner, this easy homemade pizza delivers fresh Italian-American flavors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Base
- 2 flatbreads or naan breads
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to allow it to reach the optimal temperature for baking crispy flatbreads.
- Prepare the flatbread base: Place the flatbreads or naan breads on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil to enhance browning and flavor.
- Spread the pesto: Evenly distribute the basil pesto over each flatbread, creating a flavorful sauce layer.
- Add toppings: Top the pesto-covered flatbreads with the cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top. Season with black pepper.
- Bake the pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the flatbread edges are crisp and the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped basil on top. Slice and serve the flatbread pizzas warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly as a quick cooked chicken option for this recipe.
- You can add more vegetables such as spinach, roasted red peppers, or mushrooms to increase nutrient content and variety.
- For an even crispier crust, pre-bake the flatbreads for 2 to 3 minutes before spreading the pesto and adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
