Pesto Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread
This Pesto Chicken and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread is a quick, flavorful meal with crispy shallots, pesto chicken, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic drizzle – perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 fresh flatbread from the grocery store bakery
- 2 chicken breasts seasoned with all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp store-bought pesto Trader Joe's is my go-to
- 1 shallot 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 your chicken breasts with all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper and pesto and pan sear until golden and juicy, about 10-12 minutes depending on thickness of chicken. Dice the chicken and set it aside.
- Golden Shallots: Thinly slice your shallots and pan-fry in olive oil until golden and crispy. Drizzle with balsamic to finish.
- Layer it Up: Place your flatbread on a baking sheet, add on a thin layer of pesto sauce followed by mozzarella then chicken lastly, sprinkle over the shallots
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is gooey and slightly golden.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh arugula.