Pesto Chicken Burrata Toast (Printable)

Crusty sourdough topped with pesto, tender chicken slices, and creamy burrata cheese. A satisfying Italian-inspired light 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, 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil. Place on baking sheet and toast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - While bread toasts, season chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat, let rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Spread 1 tablespoon pesto evenly on each toasted sourdough slice.
06 - Arrange sliced chicken evenly over pesto layer on each toast.
07 - Tear each burrata ball in half and place one half on top of each toast.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves, sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way warm chicken meets cool creamy burrata is absolute magic
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but feels like something from a wine bar
  • You can swap ingredients based on what you have and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Room temperature burrata spreads better than cold straight from the fridge
  • The bread must be completely crisp before adding toppings or it will get soggy fast
03 -
  • Let the burrata sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the chicken against the grain for tender pieces
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