Description
A quick and delicious French bread pizza topped with tender chicken, vibrant basil pesto, melted mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread, split lengthwise
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 cup basil pesto sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the split French bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Brush the cut sides of the bread with olive oil evenly.
Spread 1/4 cup of basil pesto sauce evenly over each bread half.
Distribute the shredded cooked chicken evenly over the pesto on both bread halves.
Arrange the thin tomato slices evenly over the chicken.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato slices.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning evenly on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread edges are golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes