Description
A healthy twist on a classic Italian favorite that delivers crispy chicken with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Lightly spray both sides of coated chicken with olive oil spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F/75°C).
- Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook again in the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure even coating of breadcrumbs and avoid overcrowding in the air fryer for optimal cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg