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 dish really has everything going right for it. So I decided to use my air fryer to bake this this Basil Pesto Chicken for multiple reasons. 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
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! Originally Published February 9, 2020
Don’t forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
