Name: French Bread Pesto Pizza with Chicken & Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 loaves gluten-free French bread or baguettes (, thawed (I used Udi’s French Baguettes)); ½ cup prepared basil pesto*; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved); 1 cup pre-cooked chicken breast* ((cut into 1-inch pieces)); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese*; Parmesan cheese shavings (, for serving (optional))

This is a definite go-to shortcut meal in my house. It takes minutes to prep, cook, and get on the table. The whole family loves this one and I probably make it more often than I should admit.

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Gluten Free Pesto French Bread Pizza Recipe

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French Bread Pesto Pizza with Chicken & Tomatoes

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 353kcal

Author: Kim Maes

Ingredients

▢ 2 loaves gluten-free French bread or baguettes , thawed (I used Udi’s French Baguettes)
▢ ½ cup prepared basil pesto*
▢ 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
▢ 1 cup pre-cooked chicken breast* (cut into 1-inch pieces)
▢ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese*
▢ Parmesan cheese shavings , for serving (optional)

Instructions

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Arrange the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F.
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Cut bread in half lengthwise. Place halved baguettes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread pesto on each piece of bread. Top with half the tomatoes and half the chicken. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella. Top with the remaining tomatoes and chicken.
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Bake until the bread is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with Parmesan shavings, if desired. Cut each half into 2 pieces for serving.

Notes

*I noted the supermarket shortcut items in the ingredient lists with an asterisk and additional comments, so you know exactly where you’re saving some time.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

French Bread Pesto Pizza with Chicken & Tomatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 76mg25%

Sodium 673mg28%

Potassium 213mg6%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 1185IU24%

Vitamin C 8.5mg10%

Calcium 342mg34%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.