
Easy Chicken Pesto Flatbread
w/ Lemon-Honey Side Salad
Notes
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This is an incredibly forgiving and customizable recipe. Feel free to change the pesto base to tomato sauce, alfredo, etc. or change the mozzarella to cheddar.
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All toppings are optional. If you want to remove the chicken, tomatoes, feta, etc. (or add something like sliced red onions on top), you can. Anything you could put on a pizza works here. Please feel free to make it your own!
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Class Prep
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Read through the recipe, gather ingredients, and have them readily available before class.
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Wash your hands and any produce.
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Gather your equipment and get ready to ZOOM!
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Equipment​
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Oven or Grill
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Baking Sheet
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Knife and Cutting Board
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Small Bowl or Jar (for making dressing)
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Medium Bowl (for tossing salad)
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Spoon or small spatula (for spreading pesto)
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Parchment paper or foil (optional, but helps with easy cleanup)
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Ingredients and Instructions
YOU'LL NEED:
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2 pieces of naan or flatbread (Store-bought is perfect for this. You could use the minis or the full-size.)
1 rotisserie chicken OR cooked and sliced chicken breasts or thighs
3-4 tbsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 c shredded mozzarella
1/4 c crumbled feta
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper to taste
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LEMON-HONEY SIDE SALAD
4 c mixed greens (spinach, romaine, arugula, spring mix, whichever you prefer)
1/2 cucumber, sliced or diced
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
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CRISPIER FLATBREAD OPTION
For a crispier flatbread, brush naan lightly with olive oil. Bake at 400°F for 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
At the end of the main bake, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra golden edges and cheese.
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1.) Preheat oven to 400°F. (If you're going to do the crispier flatbread, follow those instructions here.)
2.) Spread pesto evenly over each naan.
3.) Top with mozzarella, chicken, and tomatoes.
4.) Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
5.) While the flatbread is baking, prepare your salad.
6.) Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar until combined.
7.) Combine desired amount of salad ingredients and toss with dressing right before serving.
8.) Remove flatbread from oven. Slice and serve warm.