Chicken Pesto Pizza on Naan Bread
A quick and delicious chicken pesto pizza made on soft naan bread, topped with tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 pieces naan bread (approximately 8 inches each)
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (about 8 leaves)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place the naan breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush each naan bread evenly with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
Spread 1/4 cup of basil pesto evenly over each naan bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
Distribute the cooked chicken breast evenly over the pesto on both naan breads.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each naan bread.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the cheese.
Season each pizza lightly with salt and black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
Garnish each pizza with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.