Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Vegetables

Make mealtime a breeze with this Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Vegetables recipe! In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked veggies, all with minimal effort. Serve it on its own, or pair it with your favorite sides! 

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Chicken Breast With Vegetables 

There’s nothing more classic than a simple chicken dinner! It’s the perfect option for when you don’t know what to make. However, this recipe for air fryer chicken breast with vegetables will take your dinner to the next level. Here’s why: 

• It’s quick to prepare and cooks in less than 30 minutes. 
• The chicken turns out juicy and flavorful every single time. 
• Thanks to the air fryer, there’s minimal prep work, and cleanup is a breeze. 
• You can serve it on its own for a nutritious low-carb meal. Or, pair it with all your favorite starchy sides! 

Ingredients You’ll Need

For this air fryer chicken breast recipe, we kept the ingredients simple and nutritious. Here’s what you’ll need: 

• Chicken – Use boneless, skinless chicken breast, and slice it into 1-inch pieces. 
• Veggies – Red onion, zucchini, red peppers, yellow peppers, and garlic are included for tons of color and nutrients. 
• Seasonings – Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper create a bold, slightly spicy flavor for the best air fryer chicken breast you’ll ever taste. 
• Olive Oil – A great source of healthy fats, this helps the seasonings cling to the chicken while also locking in moisture to keep it tender. 

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Vegetables

You’re not going to believe how easy this air fryer chicken breast with vegetables is to make! 

1. Season. Add the chicken and vegetables to the basket of a preheated air fryer. Drizzle the oil on top followed by the garlic and seasonings. Toss to combine, making sure everything is completely coated. 
2. Cook. Close the basket, and cook for 23-25 minutes, flipping the ingredients over halfway through. 
3. Enjoy. Serve warm! 

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Follow the tips below, and you’ll never have tough or bland chicken again! 

• Tenderize the Chicken. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breast into equal-sized pieces. This helps it tenderize and allows for even cooking. 
• Don’t Overcrowd. If your air fryer is small, you may want to cook your chicken and vegetables in batches. Make sure everything is arranged in a single layer to ensure it cooks evenly and all the way through. 
• Use a Meat Thermometer. Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving. 
• Rest the chicken. Once it is fully cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes or so on a plate. This allows the juices to be redistributed, keeping the chicken tender. 

Serving Suggestions

Honestly, there’s not much this air fryer chicken breast with vegetables recipe doesn’t go well with. Personally, we love to serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice or Egyptian baked rice. However, it’s also great with options like: 

• Crispy Air Fryer Potato Nuggets
• Za’atar Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Focaccia with Tomatoes
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries

How to Store

Add this air fryer chicken breast recipe to your meal prep rotation, and follow the tips below to keep it fresh. 

• Refrigerator: Once cooked and fully cooled, store your air fryer chicken breast and vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Freezer: Store leftovers in a sealable bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
• To Reheat: Let leftovers thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, warm them in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Or, place them in the oven or microwave instead, and add a splash of water to the chicken to keep it moist. 

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Common Questions

More Great Ways to Use Chicken 

Want some more mouthwatering recipes the whole family will fall head over heels for? Check out some of our other crave-worthy chicken dishes!

• Middle Eastern Chicken and Potatoes 
• Za’atar Chicken with Vegetables
• Black Pepper Chicken
• Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe with Vegetables

5 from 3 votes

Author: Food Dolls

Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 3 minutes mins

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Make meal times easy with this Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Vegetables recipe! Ready in less than 30 minutes, it yields tender, flavorful chicken with ease.

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
• ▢ 1/2 red onion cubed
• ▢ 1 large zucchini chopped
• ▢ 1 red bell pepper chopped
• ▢ 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• ▢ Salt to taste
• ▢ Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

• Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Arrange the chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the basket.
  1 pound chicken breast, 1/2 red onion, 1 large zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper
• Drizzle the olive oil on top. Add the garlic and seasonings, and toss to combine, making sure the chicken and vegetables are completely coated.
  2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
• Air fry for 23-25 minutes, flipping the chicken and vegetables over halfway through.
• Serve warm over rice or cauliflower rice.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2847IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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