Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printable)

Crusty sourdough topped with basil pesto, juicy chicken slices, and creamy burrata cheese. A light Italian-inspired meal in just 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Toast

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

→ Chicken

03 - 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, approximately 7 ounces
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Assembly

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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - While 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 to 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 layer.
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 desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a wine bar.
  • The combination of warm bread, creamy cheese, and tender chicken hits every craving.
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something beautiful but absolutely no fuss.
02 -
  • Burrata releases more liquid than you expect, draining it for 10 minutes saves your bread.
  • Don't slice the chicken immediately, resting keeps it juicy instead of dry and sad.
03 -
  • Cast iron skillet gives the chicken the best sear and those little crispy bits everyone fights over.
  • Room temperature ingredients help the burrata melt faster into the pesto.
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