Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Bake Recipe

This air fryer pesto chicken bake is the perfect dish when you’re short on time but still want something easy and delicious! Meaty and flavorful and topped with pesto, cheese, and tomato, this elegant dish is sure to please!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

NuWave Brio 6-Quart Air Fryer with App Recipes (Black) Includes Basket Divider, One-Touch Digital Controls, 6 Easy Presets, Wattage Control, and Advanced Functions like SEAR, PREHEAT, DELAY, WARM and More (NEW UPDATED MODEL)
Morton Salt Regular Salt - 26 oz (Pack of 3)
McCormick Table Ground Black Pepper, 16 oz

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons Maika’i Basil Pesto
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 to mato sliced

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Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 380F. While the air fryer is heating up, prepare the chicken.
Place chicken on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder or rolling pin pound the chicken breast to an even thickness.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Lay the chicken breasts in the air fryer top side down. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
Remove chicken from the air fryer basket and flip onto a clean cutting board or plate. Close the basket to keep the heat in. Cover chicken breast with Maika’i Basil Pesto, then add a layer of mozzarella cheese, and lastly top with tomato slices.
Place chicken back in the air fryer basket and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165F.
Remove from air fryer, serve alongside your favorite sides, and ENJOY!

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Notes

This recipe can be made in the oven as well.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
If your chicken breasts are very thick, butterfly them before pounding them. This means cutting them open horizontally and opening the breast up like a book.
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer, or the chicken won’t cook properly.
All air fryers are different, and cooking times are just approximate. Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is safe to eat (165-F).
Shredded mozzarella works well with this recipe but can be messy in your air fryer. Using sliced mozzarella makes it less messy.
Try this dish with boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 435mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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