Cilantro Pesto Chicken Flatbread
This Cilantro Pesto Chicken Flatbread is a super easy and yummy meal! It's perfect for a quick dinner during the week or when you have friends over. Imagine a soft, warm naan bread with a tasty cilantro pesto on top, juicy shredded chicken, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts or walnuts or cashews
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 naan flatbreads
- 1 cup of cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- First, make the pesto. In a food processor, combine cilantro, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Chop until finely ground.
- With the machine running, slowly pour in olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add a little water if too pasty.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place naan flatbreads on a baking sheet.
- Spread cilantro pesto evenly over each flatbread.
- Top with shredded chicken, distributing evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and flatbread is heated through.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.