Air Fryer Pesto Chicken -

bite sized pieces of pesto chicken on a plate with marinara sauce

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken

Enjoy making Air Fryer Pesto Chicken, a tender, flavorful way to enjoy chicken breast or chicken thighs using the bold flavors of classic pesto!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Air Fryer, chicken, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

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Servings: Servings

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

1 pound Chicken Breast or chicken thighs
4 tablespoons Pesto Sauce homemade or store bought
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken breast: Cut your chicken breast into 1 inch cubes or bite sized pieces.
Season the chicken: Toss the chicken with pesto sauce and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge up to overnight.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Allow it to preheat for 3-5 minutes.
Air Fry Pesto Chicken: Place the pesto seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket. Cook the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F .
Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dishes.

Notes

🍝Pesto Chicken For Meal Prep or Family Dinners

Pepperoni and Pesto Chicken Melt: Layer pieces of pesto chicken and pepperoni between two pieces of bread, add mozzarella cheese, and grill until the cheese is melted.

Pesto Chicken with Mozzarella: Top with melted mozzarella cheese for a simple main course to serve with pasta or vegetables.

Pesto Chicken Pizza: Use pesto as the sauce on your pizza crust, then add chicken, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings before baking.

Pesto Chicken Sandwich: Make a pesto chicken sandwich with your choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, and any other toppings.

Pesto Chicken Salad: Cube or shred pesto chicken and toss it with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a balsamic vinaigrette that's high in protein.

Pesto Chicken Pasta: Stir cooked pesto chicken into your favorite pasta dish for added protein and flavor.

Pesto Chicken Wraps: Wrap pesto chicken, Italian cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes in a tortilla for a portable lunch option.

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