Categories: Pizza/flatbread
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt
- 1 (10-ounce) loaf French bread or baguette
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese shavings, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and 2 big pinches of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and starting to turn golden-brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Use a serrated knife to cut the bread in half lengthwise. Place the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread the pesto on bread. Top with half the tomatoes and half the chicken. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella. Top with the remaining tomatoes and chicken.
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Bake until the bread is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and Parmesan shavings if desired. Cut each half into 2 pieces for serving.