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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast is a great recipe and perfect for a quick weeknight meal; it's one of my go-to recipes; with only a few ingredients, it's the perfect recipe that the whole family will love!

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
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Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast is a great recipe and perfect for a quick weeknight meal; it's one of my go-to recipes; with only a few ingredients, it's the perfect recipe that the whole family will love!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup pesto, more for serving if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat the chicken breasts with the pesto sauce. Be sure to cover them evenly.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overlapping or touching. Cook the chicken breasts for 15-18 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The chicken should be cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Once the chicken breasts are cooked, remove them from the air fryer basket and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray, optional
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 54gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 2004mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2569IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 2mg