Chicken Pesto Flatbread

Easy Chicken Pesto Flatbread, made two ways - one with tomatoes, one with mushrooms - is an easy and quick weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love.

Friday night is Pizza Night in our house. It's a great way to get the whole family involved with cooking dinner. We like to mix it up by making traditional homemade pizza dough with personal favorite toppings.

And then sometimes we'll do Air Fryer French Bread Pizza or Air Fryer Mini Pizzas. Sometimes we'll make these cute and easy Pepperoni Pizza Cups (these are a fave with kids!).

Lately, we've been on a flatbread recipes kick. This Prosciutto Flatbread is an amazing elevated option from classic cheese and pepperoni. And we've been digging this BBQ Chicken Flatbread, too.

Now, this delicious Chicken Pesto Flatbread pizza is our latest family fave. I'm so excited to share it with you all!

🌟 Why this recipe works

This Chicken Pesto Flatbread recipe is one that every single person in our family loves.

• Easy - The steps to make this flatbread are easy for any beginning home cook to follow. My teens can easily make this on their own; it's great for college students too.
• Fast - Because we're starting with a lot of premade ingredients, the prep time is just about 5 minutes. And thanks to ingredients like store-bought flatbread, pesto, and cooked chicken, cooking times are faster. These are done in just 12-14 minutes.
• Versatile - These make great personal pizzas! Each person can top their flatbread with their favorite pizza toppings.

🛒 Ingredient notes

To make this pesto chicken flatbread, you just need a few simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store.

• Flabread - You can use any favorite store-bought flatbreads for this recipe. We usually use naan flatbread. You can use Indian flatbread or gluten-free flatbread.
• Pesto - You can use homemade pesto or store-bought basil pesto sauce. It should include garlic to give the flatbread some nice aromatic flavor.
• Chicken - This is a great recipe to use rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken. Just chop or shred into small pieces. If you don't have leftover rotisserie chicken, you can also use Foster Farms (yellow package) or Tyson chicken breast that is precooked. I usually find it in the meat section with other pre-cooked meats.
• Cheese - We love using shredded fresh Mozzarella cheese, or an Italian cheese mix. You can use Asiago cheese, gouda cheese, parmesan cheese, or even goat cheese. I use my favorite non-dairy cheese shreds on my flatbread.
• Toppings - Here's where you can have fun and personalize your flatbread pizza! Halved cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes add freshness and bright color contrast. My daughter loves mushrooms on her pesto chicken flatbread. Chopped bacon is always a good idea. You can also add red onion slices, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh basil leaves, and fresh parsley.
• Salt and pepper - Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Optional: you can brush the flatbreads with olive oil before topping, if you like.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

The printable recipe card at the bottom of this post has the ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions. Here are step-by-step photos to show you how to make this tasty flatbread.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flatbreads on top in one layer; you may need two baking sheets if you have larger flatbreads.
2. Spoon a couple of tablespoons (or more) of pesto on top of the flatbreads.
3. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the flatbreads.

4. Add your toppings, such as tomatoes or mushrooms.

5. Add the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the flatbreads.

6. Season each with a little kosher salt and ground black pepper.

7. Bake at 400°F for 12-14 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the crust of the flatbread is a nice golden brown.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

🍽 Serving ideas

We love making these flatbread pizzas for pizza nights, but they're really great for any busy weeknight dinner. Or serve them up for Saturday movie nights!

Serve them with a big side salad, like this Broccoli Crunch Salad or an Arugula Quinoa Salad. It's also great with a crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad.

For dessert? You can't beat these Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes or these yummy Triple Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies.

🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

You'll want to pair a wine that goes well with the herbaceous flavors of pesto. I like to serve this with a Semillion or Sauvignon Blanc. Both dry white wines have "green" flavors and aromas, which help complement the pesto. You could also serve it with an unoaked Chardonnay or a Pinot Blanc.

🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

• Baking sheet or two to bake the flatbreads.
• Parchment paper to line the baking sheet with.
• Wooden board and pizza cutter to slice the flatbread.