EASY Chicken Pesto Flatbread

4 from 1 vote

Made on the BBQ, this chicken pesto flatbread is the easiest meal for the cottage or summer get togethers. Add your favorite toppings for a delicious 30 minute meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meals

Servings: slices

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper

For the flatbread:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 x 8x10 inch rectangular flatbread crust* premade
2 tablespoon pesto
1 cup frozen spinach defrosted and drained of excess water
1 cup shredded cheese I find a mix of mozzarella and cheddar is the best

Optional:

½ red onion thinly sliced
Fresh basil for topping

Instructions

To cook the chicken:

Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat (450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean.
Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they no longer stick to the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through,(the internal temperature should reach 160°F -the temperature will continue to rise to 165°F as the chicken rests).
Allow chicken to rest and then slice into 1 inch cubes.

To cook the flatbread:

Set temperature to medium on both sides of the grill (leaving the middle heat OFF). Brush each side of the flatbread with a thin layer of olive oil. Place the flatbread in the middle of the grill between the two sources of heat and allow to cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.
Once the flatbread is warm-spread pesto over the flatbread, and layer spinach, chicken, cheese and red onion.
Close the grill and cook for 10-15 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

Nutrition

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