Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printable)

Crispy sourdough with pesto, sliced chicken, and creamy burrata creates this vibrant Italian-inspired toast.

# What Goes In:

→ 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 (store-bought or homemade)
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot crispy sourdough and cool creamy burrata creates the most satisfying texture
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian café
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what is in your fridge
02 -
  • Never skip draining the burrata or the excess liquid will make your beautifully crisp bread completely soggy
  • Letting the chicken rest for those full 3 minutes makes a huge difference in keeping it juicy
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and cuts your prep time down to just 10 minutes
  • Warm the pesto slightly for about 10 seconds in the microwave so it spreads more easily
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