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Air Fryer Chicken Caprese Delight

Air Fryer Chicken Caprese Delight is an exquisite main course featuring succulent chicken breasts stuffed with sliced tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzled with a rich store-bought balsamic glaze, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. With an easy-to-follow process, you'll be able to effortlessly make ...
5
26 min
TOTAL TIME
508
CALORIES
$3.33
PER SERVING
Air Fryer Chicken Caprese Delight
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tsp olive oil
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Mozzarella
2 oz mozzarella
sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp italian seasoning
Salt
1 tsp salt
Tomato
1 large tomato
sliced into 1/4 inch thick half-moons
Balsamic Glaze
1/2 cup balsamic glaze
Fresh Basil Leaves
fresh basil leaves
for garnishing
Chicken Breasts
2 whole chicken breasts
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
16 min
COOK TIME
26 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and place them on a cutting board.
2
Using a sharp knife, make 4-5 slits in each breast, cutting about 3/4 of the way through.
3
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly on the outside of the chicken breasts and inside the slits.
4
Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
5
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
6
Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the 2 chicken pieces in it.
7
Cook the chicken for 6 minutes on each side.
8
Remove the chicken from the air fryer, stuff the slits with mozzarella slices and tomato half-moons, and then transfer the stuffed chicken back to the air fryer.
9
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
10
Place the cooked chicken on serving plates, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and garnish with whole fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.
Health Info
Macros
23g
CARBS
24g
FAT
44g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I avoid overcooking my chicken?
What type of mozzarella is best to use?
My cheese isn't melting properly. What am I doing wrong?
Can I use dried basil instead of fresh?
What type of tomatoes should I use?
Should I salt my tomatoes before baking?
How do I get my chicken to have a golden, crispy sear?
How do you properly layer the ingredients?
Do you need to cover the dish when baking?
Can I prepare the Chicken Caprese in advance?