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Chicken Caprese Flatbread topped with mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes

Chicken Caprese Flatbread

A delightful flatbread topped with grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 piece Flatbread Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, sliced Grilled or rotisserie chicken works well
  • ½ cup Pesto sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Mozzarella should be fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved Choose ripe and juicy tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves For garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil To drizzle
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the flatbread on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread a generous layer of pesto sauce evenly over the flatbread.
  4. Layer sliced cooked chicken, fresh mozzarella, and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the pesto.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

The flatbread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze before baking and bake from frozen, adding extra minutes to cooking time. Serve with a side salad or vegetables for a complete meal.