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Focaccia with Chicken Pesto, Mozzarella di Buffula, Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Padano Cheese & Walnuts

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Focaccia with Chicken Pesto, Mozzarella di Buffula, Cherry Tomatoes, Grana Padano Cheese and Walnuts. A must try recipe!

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 3
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • Chicken (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 Tsp Basil Pesto
  • 1 Tbsp Butter melted and mixed with ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Buffalo Mozzarella (sliced)
  • Grana Padano Shavings
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Walnuts (broken into small pieces)
  • Ready-made Focaccia Pastry
Method
  1. Cook chicken, remove from pan and coat with 2 teaspoons basil pesto.

  2. Lay out the focaccia pastry in a round dish and leave it on its paper. I opened and flattened it more with my fingers.

  3. Brush the base with the melted garlic butter.

  4. Top with chicken, walnuts, mozzarella, sliced cherry tomatoes, grana padano and extra walnuts on top again.

  5. I brushed the pastry with a little olive oil and sprinkled some sesame seeds on top.

  6. Bake in oven 190C/375F for about 45 minutes or until pastry is cooked and golden on top.

  7. Enjoy!