5 from 21 votes
Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
Air Fryer Caprese Chicken features seasoned chicken breasts cooked to juicy perfection in an air fryer, topped with fresh slices of mozzarella and tomato. The combination of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh basil creates a savory flavor complemented by melted cheese and a balsamic drizzle. This recipe results in a tender chicken with a melted cheese topping and fresh tomato, making it suitable for a simple dinner or served alongside salads or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
351 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese fresh
- 4 lices tomato large and thick, fresh
- GARNISH:
- basil chopped, fresh
- balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle them with the Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, make sure they don't overlap and don't touch.
- Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 F.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and balsamic reduction.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1023mg
(43%)
Potassium
940mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.