Pesto Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella Recipe
This Pesto Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella is a quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring crispy naan bread topped with fragrant basil pesto, tender cooked chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy lunch, light dinner, or appetizer, this flatbread combines vibrant flavors and simple ingredients baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 naan or flatbread rounds
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Brush flatbreads: Place the naan or flatbreads on the lined baking sheet and lightly brush them with olive oil to help crisp the edges during baking.
- Spread pesto: Evenly spread the basil pesto over each flatbread, making sure to cover the entire surface up to the edges for maximum flavor.
- Add toppings: Layer the shredded or chopped cooked chicken on top of the pesto, followed by an even sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the flatbread turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, then garnish the flatbreads with fresh basil leaves. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or drizzle balsamic glaze for sweetness. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut to save preparation time.
- Fresh mozzarella adds creaminess but pat it dry before using to prevent sogginess on the flatbread.
- To reheat leftovers, use the oven or an air fryer to restore crispiness instead of the microwave.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For meal prep, assemble the flatbreads in advance and refrigerate them, then bake right before serving.
Keywords: Pesto chicken flatbread, baked flatbread, mozzarella chicken naan, Mediterranean flatbread, easy lunch recipe, quick dinner, Italian-inspired flatbread
