Description
Air Fryer Chicken Pesto Sheet Pan is a quick and tasty way to enjoy a family dinner with crispy air fryer chicken topped with flavorful pesto. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner, this pesto chicken recipe will satisfy everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Warm your air fryer to 380F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a board and cover with plastic wrap, then flatten them evenly using a meat pounder or rolling pin.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket to prevent sticking, then position the chicken breasts with the top side facing down and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Take the chicken out and flip it onto a clean plate, keeping the air fryer basket closed to maintain heat.
- Spread Maika’i Basil Pesto over the chicken, layer mozzarella cheese on top, and finish with tomato slices.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- This recipe can be prepared in the oven as well
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper
- For thick chicken breasts, butterfly them before pounding by slicing them horizontally and opening like a book
- Avoid overcrowding your air fryer to ensure even cooking
- Cooking times may vary between air fryer models
- use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165F
- Sliced mozzarella works better than shredded to reduce mess
- You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1g
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 77mg