Description
A quick and delicious French bread pizza topped with tender chicken, vibrant basil pesto, melted mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
1 loaf French bread (about 12 inches), sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
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
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the French bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
Brush the cut sides of the French bread evenly with olive oil.
Spread 1/4 cup of basil pesto evenly over each bread half.
Distribute the cooked chicken evenly over the pesto on both bread halves.
Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the chicken.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the tomato slices.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
Sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning and black pepper evenly over the pizzas.
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 before slicing.
Cut each bread half into 4 slices and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes