GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN FLATBREAD

GRILLED PESTO CHICKEN FLATBREAD

Juicy Sanderson Farms chicken breast, mozzarella, red onion, sundried tomatoes and basil pesto come together on a crispy grilled flatbread. Finished with fresh basil and balsamic glaze, this easy chicken flatbread is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, appetizer or summer meal.

Tag IconAppetizers, Main Course, American, Italian, Grill, Bone-In Breasts, Dinner Party, Family Friendly, Quick and Easy
SERVES
4
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1 Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast, sliced in half to create 2 fillets

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 prepared flatbread crust

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions

1/4 cup sundried tomatoes

1 cup jarred pesto

Optional Garnish

fresh basil leaves

balsamic glaze

Directions

  1. Drizzle the olive oil on the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat grill to medium heat.
  3. Grill chicken breasts over medium heat, about 4 minutes per side until internal temperature of 165F is reached. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice. Set aide

To assemble the flatbread

  1. Add a layer of pesto to the flatbread, top with cheese, then add the rest of the toppings and the chicken. 
  2. Place the flatbread on the grill that you previously cooked the chicken on. 
  3. Close/cover the grill and cook the flatbread until cheese is bubbly and toasted. Garnish with fresh basil & balsamic glaze. Enjoy!