Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printable)

Crispy sourdough topped with pesto, sliced chicken, and creamy burrata—an Italian-inspired open-faced toast in just 25 minutes.

# 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, 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

→ For 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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil. Arrange on baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - Season chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breast 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Apply 1 tablespoon basil pesto evenly on each toasted sourdough slice.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over pesto on each toast.
07 - Tear each burrata ball in half and place one half on top of each prepared toast.
08 - Top with fresh basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes if desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms simple ingredients into something restaurant-worthy in under 30 minutes
  • The warm bread against cool creamy burrata creates the most satisfying temperature contrast
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble when hunger strikes
02 -
  • Really let that bread get crispy in the oven or it will collapse under the weight of the toppings
  • Slice chicken against the grain, not with it—this small detail makes every bite tender instead of chewy
  • Assemble and serve immediately because warm burrata creates that gorgeous creamy sauce as it melts
03 -
  • Toast your bread slightly longer than you think necessary—it'll support the toppings without flopping
  • Tear burrata by hand instead of cutting to preserve those delicate cream-filled pockets
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