3-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Flatbread
3-Ingredient Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece. This recipe features tender chicken, aromatic pesto, and crispy flatbread, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner. With just three ingredients, you can create an Instagram-worthy meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 flatbreads (naan or pita)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, let it rest for a few minutes, then shred it with forks.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the pesto sauce until well mixed.
- Place flatbreads on the baking sheet and evenly distribute the pesto chicken mixture over each piece.
- Bake for around 10 minutes until heated through and edges are crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in grated cheese or vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with roasted vegetables or chickpeas.