This low carb Basil Pesto Chicken recipe is a creamy, delicious and simple dish you can make in your air fryer or oven. Not only that, but it's low carb as well!
What Makes This Pesto Chicken So Wonderful
This Basil Pesto Chicken is creamy, delicious, easy and low carb chicken bake. It's all the things I love about good recipes wrapped up in one super yummy dish.
From the creaminess of the basil pesto sauce to the wonderfully savory chicken, to the crisp bite of the veggies and the slight heat from the red pepper flakes, this really is one of our best air fryer chicken recipes.
So I decided to use my air fryer to bake this this Basil Pesto Chicken for multiple reasons.
- Juicy. It does a fantastic job of cooking the dish. The chicken comes about perfectly juicy and it gives the veggies a slight crisp as if they've been cooked under a broiler.
- Fast. It cuts down on the total cook time of the dish, meaning I don't have to wait too long to indulge in this delicious dish. No preheating required and less cook time means you can make this dish in about 25 minutes.
- Convenient. It's just so dang convenient! This little appliance does all the work of an oven, just faster and with less effort. And you know I'm all about making things easy.
Not only is this recipe tasty and quick to make, but it's completely keto-friendly as well.
This dish has only 7 carbs per serving, and trust me, it doesn't taste like a low carb dish at all. Not to mention it's high in protein as well.
Now let's get to cooking...
How To Make Basil Pesto Chicken
- Grease a 6 x 3 heatproof pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together pesto, cream, parmesan cheese, and pepper flakes. Add in the chicken and turn to coat well with the sauce.
- Place the sauce and chicken into the greased pan.
- Scatter the onions, peppers, and tomatoes on top.
- Place the pan in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 360F for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Tips And Tricks For Basil Pesto Chicken
- Unless you like soaking pans before washing them, make sure you grease the pan well.
- Don't have an air fryer? Just bake this in your oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. Just make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.
- Looking to get an air fryer? The Ninja Air Fryer is a fantastic air fryer and I highly recommend it.
- Don't have a 6 x 3 heatproof pan? I highly recommend this Fat Daddio's Round Cake Pan.
- If you want a creamy pesto chicken, my Instant Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken is what you need.
- You can also add a little cream to this recipe once you're done cooking it.
What Goes Well With Pesto Chicken?
- If you're looking for a good side dish for this Basil Pesto Chicken recipe, I'd suggest a simple light salad with a bright dressing or a risotto, like my Farro Risotto With Butternut Squash.
- If you wanted to keep the dish low carb but you wanted to serve it with some kind of pasta you could use Al Dente Carba-Nada Egg Fettuccine.
- I also have a variety of keto side dishes that might interest you.
Looking For More Great Air Fryer Dishes? Check These Out!
- Herb Roast Chicken - Made in just 30 minutes in your Air Fryer!
- Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Cabbage in Mustard Cream Sauce - A delicious, savory & keto dish you’ll find yourself wanting to make again and again!
- Roasted Pearl Onions - A snap to make in your air fryer for an easy, vegan side dish.
- Low Carb Air Fryer Radishes O'Brien - The perfect keto side dish for your next meal.
- I have several other keto air fryer dishes for you to check out.
So whether you decide to cook this up in the air fryer or the oven, you're sure to enjoy this delightfully creamy Pesto Chicken recipe. Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into halves
- 1/2 cup Onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup Bell Peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup Half and Half
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2-1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Grease a 6 x 3 heatproof pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together pesto, cream, parmesan cheese, and pepper flakes. Add in the chicken and turn to coat well with the sauce.
- Place the sauce and chicken into the greased pan.
- Scatter the onions, peppers, and tomatoes on top.
Tips And Tricks For Making Basil Pesto Chicken
- Unless you like soaking pans before washing them, make sure you grease the pan well.
- Don't have an air fryer? Just bake this in your oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes. Just make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.
- Looking to get an air fryer? The Ninja Air Fryer is a fantastic air fryer and I highly recommend it.
- Don't have a 6 x 3 heatproof pan? I highly recommend this Fat Daddio's Round Cake Pan.
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Originally Published February 9, 2020
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Xanthi
Your conversion time and temp for cooking this in the oven is off. I baked it for 20 mins at 350 and it was still raw. I then put it on the stovetop and let it cook through in the skillet. Had to add more sauce.
Melita
This is meant to serve 4 people for dinner? Damn im struggling to lose weight and i hope this is filling.... Ill let you know after I make it
Lise
absolutely delicious and quick to make, served with asparagus, and peas! Yummy!!!
Sandy
I love these recipes easy to follow .My daughter is doing keto, so we like to cook keto and it's great for the chubby hubby and kids and grandma feels great!!!! The best I've found!!! Thank you!!!😏🥰🤓