Description
A quick and delicious chicken pesto dish made in the air fryer, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat the chicken fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken.
- Spread pesto sauce over the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Check if the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for better flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken pesto air fryer, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner