A quick and delicious French bread pizza topped with savory chicken, vibrant pesto sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup basil pesto sauce
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the French bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Brush the cut sides of the French bread with olive oil evenly.
Spread the basil pesto sauce evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves.
Distribute the cooked chicken breast evenly over the pesto layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken.
Scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sliced black olives on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle garlic powder and crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the toppings.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.