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Pesto & Tomato Flatbreads with Chicken Parmesan Crust – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Pesto & Tomato Flatbreads with Chicken Parmesan Crust

A game-changing, high-protein, low-carb pizza crust made from chicken and Parmesan. This keto-friendly recipe creates a crispy, flavorful flatbread perfect for your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 856

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Parmesan Crust
  • 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1¾ lbs / 675 g (23.8 oz)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1½ cups / 165 g (5.8 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • For the Pesto & Tomato Toppings
  • 8 teaspoons (40 ml / 1.4 fl oz) high-quality store-bought pesto
  • 1 cup (110 g / 3.9 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) fresh goat cheese, sliced
  • 24 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For easier spreading, lightly wet your hands or the back of a spoon with water or oil to prevent the chicken mixture from sticking.
  • Feel free to customize your toppings! Sliced mushrooms, olives, red onion, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes would all be delicious additions.
  • To get an extra crispy crust, place the baked flatbreads on a wire rack for a few minutes after they come out of the oven.

Method
 

  1. Prep your station.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 205°C and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Create the crust.
  4. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them in a food processor.
  5. Add the egg, salt, pepper, oregano, ground mustard, and onion powder. Process until the mixture forms a smooth, uniform paste.
  6. Add the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse just a few more times until it's fully incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix.
  8. Form the flatbreads.
  9. Divide the chicken mixture into four equal portions.
  10. Place two mounds on each prepared baking sheet.
  11. Using an offset spatula or the back of a wet spoon, spread each mound into a thin, tortilla-sized circle, about ¼-inch / 6 mm thick.
  12. First bake.
  13. Drizzle the flatbreads with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the crust is firm to the touch.
  14. Add the toppings.
  15. Remove the baking sheets from the oven.
  16. Spread 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of pesto evenly over each crust.
  17. Top with the shredded mozzarella, sliced goat cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  18. Finish with a generous grind of black pepper.
  19. Final bake. Return the flatbreads to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beautifully golden brown.
  20. Serve and enjoy.
  21. Let the flatbreads cool for a minute or two on the pan before slicing into quarters and serving warm. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  22. Don't have a food processor? You can use ground chicken instead. Simply mix all the crust thoroughly in a large bowl until well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 92gFat: 50g

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