Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Try our balsamic chicken flatbread pizza if you need a truly Italian-inspired dish. You can either use store-bought flatbread or make a fresh homemade batch by following our recipe. This pizza calls for classic Italian ingredients, including mozzarella, flatbread, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, and an irresistible balsamic drizzle. 

Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza Recipe

A luxurious Balsamic Chicken Flatbread Pizza recipe that pairs sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and balsamic vinegar with a decadent homemade dough.
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Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 625 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Flatbread Dough

  • ½ teaspoon Yeast, active dry
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ cup Water, warm
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cups Flour, all-purpose
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Pizza Toppings

  • ¼ cup Pesto sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • 2 cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 3 Tbsp Tomatoes, sun-dried
  • 1 cup Arugula, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine the yeast, sugar, warm water, and olive oil in a medium measuring cup.
  • Stir the flour and salt into a mixing bowl, then add the yeast mixture once the yeast has proofed. Use a rubber spatula to stir everything together.
  • Transfer the dough a floured work surface.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and soft.
  • Return the pizza dough to the mixing bowl and cover with a cloth, allowing it to rest at room temperature for 40 minutes.
  • Turn the dough onto a work surface and punch out the air bubbles, grease a baking tray with olive oil, then stretch the dough to the size of the tray.
  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, then bake the flatbread pizza for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the oven and add all the toppings.
  • Return the flatbread to the oven and cook for an additional three minutes.
  • Once warmed through, transfer the flatbread pizza to a chopping board and top it with fresh arugula and drizzled balsamic vinegar.
  • Slice the balsamic chicken flatbread pizza and serve.

EQUIPMENT

Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Baking Sheet

Notes

  • Buy a rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it prior to making the pizza dough.
  • Season the pizza to your liking with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, or crushed red pepper flakes.
  • You can serve this as an appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 4mg
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