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Ninja Foodi Chicken Pesto (Air Crisp)

Ninja Foodi Chicken Pesto (Air Crisp)

Make this Ninja Foodi Chicken Pesto using the Air Crisp or Air Fryer Function of the Ninja Foodi!

Author: Mommy Hates Cooking

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 466 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ Cups - Basil Pesto Sauce
  • 4 - Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • Roma Tomatoes
  • Grapeseed Oil Spray

Instructions

  1. Coat the basket of the Ninja Foodi with grapeseed oil spray.
  2. Add the pesto to a bowl, then coat each chicken thigh well with the pesto.
  3. Place the basket into the pot of the Ninja Foodi, then evenly add the chicken.
  4. Use the Air Crisp function at 390*F for 15-18 minutes, check-in on the chicken halfway through the cooking time to make sure it does not overcook. Flip the chicken if needed. The internal temperature should be 165*F to be fully cooked.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, if preferred, carefully top it with fresh mozzarella and heat for an additional 2 minutes to melt the mozzarella.
  6. Serve topped with sliced Roma tomatoes.

Nutrition

Energy: 466 kcal | Total Fat: 32 g | Saturated: 9 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 159 mg | Total Carbs: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 4 g | Proteins: 37 g | Sodium: 486 mg | Polyunsaturated: 8 g | Monounsaturated: 13 g

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