Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printer-friendly)

Golden sourdough layered with pesto, sliced chicken, and burrata for an Italian-inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Toast

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For the Chicken

03 - 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (about 7 oz)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Assembly

08 - 4 tablespoons basil pesto
09 - 2 balls burrata cheese (about 3.5 oz each), drained
10 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
11 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Brush both sides of the sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
03 - While the bread toasts, season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each toasted sourdough slice.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over the pesto.
07 - Tear each burrata ball in half and place one half on top of each toast.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the warm burrata melts into the pesto creates this incredible creamy sauce that you honestly want to eat with a spoon
  • You can have dinner ready in under 30 minutes but it looks like something from a fancy Italian café
02 -
  • The bread needs to be genuinely crisp before you start adding toppings or the whole thing becomes a sad soggy situation
  • Warm the pesto slightly if it has been refrigerated because it spreads more evenly and tastes better
  • Serve these immediately after assembling because the burrata continues to melt and you want that perfect creamy texture
03 -
  • Room temperature burrata tears more beautifully than cold cheese straight from the fridge
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bites
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