This keto air fryer caprese chicken recipe is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for healthy meals. Cooked in foil packets, it keeps everything juicy and flavorful which is ideal for quick, delicious dinners!
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Keto Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
It’s always easier in the air fryer, right? Easy and healthy is a great combination. And, chicken caprese is popular so adding that to the previous elements equals the perfect dish. Easy, healthy (keto), quick, and tasty. Need I say more?
These foil packets are so simple to make in the air fryer. Their flavor from the juicy chicken topped with cheese, pesto, and tomatoes is so satisfying. This is the perfect recipe to make for the family when you need dinner on the table quickly!
This recipe was inspired by its classic namesake and the ever-popular caprese salad. It’s one of my absolute favorite salads so adding chicken to pack it further with protein is just a no-brainer. Now it’s a super easy keto main dish with virtually no cleanup!
Ingredients for Keto Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
As you imagine these blissful flavors dancing on your tastebuds, gather these ingredients:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- olive oil
- cherry tomatoes
- pesto sauce
- sliced fresh mozzarella
- salt and pepper
- shredded parmesan
- chopped basil
- tin foil
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Chicken Caprese Foil Packets
Finally, it’s time to make these yummy, healthy chicken caprese foil packets!
- Prepare. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay four long sheets of aluminum foil out on a flat surface.
- Make the mixture. Add the tomatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
- Put together the packets. Place a chicken breast piece into the center of each piece of foil. Surround the chicken with some of the tomatoes.
- Spread pesto on the top of each chicken breast.
- Top each chicken breast with fresh mozzarella slices.
- Fold up the long ends of each piece of foil, and fold closed at the top. Roll in the sides of each piece of tin foil to form a closed packet.
- Cook the packets. Place the packets into the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
- Garnish with shredded parmesan and chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions – Air Fryer Chicken Caprese
Yes, get creative! Swap out for another protein such as fish or ground turkey. Add other veggies or different kinds of cheeses, herbs, or garnishes. Remember to adjust your air fryer temp accordingly.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
Absolutely. Swap out for plant-based proteins and adjust air fryer temp accordingly.
Green salad, or any side dish. Just depends on if you want to keep the meal entirely keto.
You can though it’s not the best recommendation. For best results, use thawed chicken.
Yes, they are perfect for meal prep!
Want to Change it Up?
If you want to change these up, it’s easy to do so. Replace the chicken with a different protein. Fish would probably be the best, healthiest option. Add other vegetables such as zucchini, swap out your cheeses, and experiment with herbs and spices. The options are truly endless with this one. My favorite changeup would probably be balsamic glaze in place of pesto!
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Keto Air Fryer Caprese Chicken Foil Packets
Equipment
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
- 6 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan for garnish
- chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the tomatoes to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste
- Lay four long sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
- Place a chicken breast piece into the center of each piece of foil.2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Surround the chicken with some of the tomatoes.
- Spread pesto on the top of each chicken breast.¼ cup pesto sauce
- Top each chicken breast with fresh mozzarella slices.6 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella
- Fold up the long ends of each piece of foil, and fold closed at the top.
- Roll in the sides of each piece of tin foil to form a closed packet.
- Place the packets into the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
- Garnish with shredded parmesan and chopped basil. Serve immediately.2 tablespoons shredded parmesan for garnish, chopped basil for garnish
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
