Air Fryer Italian Chicken in Foil

Air fried chicken in foil plated with salad.

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Air Fryer Italian Chicken in Foil

30-Minute Dinner - Air Fryer Italian Chicken Foil Packets! Cheesy Italian chicken & zucchini - all cooked in a single packet! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time8

Cook Time22

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 497kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup pasta sauce
1 zucchini sliced & quartered
1 Tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¾ teaspoon salt divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅜ teaspoon black pepper divided
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Garnish: chopped basil

Instructions

Slice zucchini then quarter and place in medium bowl.
Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese. Stir and set aside.
To prepare chicken breasts, make sure they are the same size and not too thick. I like to cut each breast horizontally if they are too thick and use just half the breasts. If cutting them in half, just double all the seasonings and make 4 servings.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder and the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Place the chicken into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes a side. They should be a light golden brown.
Cut 2 pieces of aluminum foil, large enough to fit the vegetables and chicken and be able to seal it tightly. Spray the foil with an oil spray.
Place half the seasoned zucchini on each piece of foil. Top each with 2-½ Tablespoons pasta sauce.
Add the chicken to the top of the zucchini. Top with 3-4 Tablespoons pasta sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Seal the foil on the sides and top to make a closed packet.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Place the 2 sealed packets into the air fryer basket and cook for 16 minutes at 400°F.
When the time is up carefully slice the packets open on the top. Leave the bottom intact so as not to spill any of the flavorful sauce into the air fryer.
Sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella cheese on top of each breast.
Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and brown.
Remove from the air fryer and, using a large spoon, plate the chicken and zucchini. Sprinkle with a little freshly grated Parmesan and some chopped fresh basil.

Notes

Oven Method: Prepare as above then place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 20-22 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and place under broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt and brown.

Grill Method: Prepare as stated in recipe above using a heavy-duty aluminum foil. Preheat grill to medium heat and place packets, chicken side down, on grill grates. Cook for 8 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes. Check chicken to make sure it has reached 165°F. Turn off the grill. Cut open the packets and top with mozzarella cheese. Close the grill lid and let the packets rest on the grill until the cheese has melted.

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