Juicy seasoned chicken baked with colorful peppers, melty cheese, and savory spices—all made easily in the air fryer. This quick and comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights and low-carb dinners.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Main Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed or sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
🔹 Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🔹 Optional Add-Ins
- Mushrooms 🍄
- Jalapeños 🌶️
- Cherry tomatoes 🍅
- Parmesan cheese 🧀
🍳 Equipment
- Air fryer
- Air fryer-safe baking dish or foil tray
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
- Slice chicken into bite-size pieces
- Slice peppers and onion
🔸 Step 2: Season
- In bowl toss chicken and vegetables with:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
🔸 Step 3: Assemble
- Transfer mixture into air fryer-safe dish
- Spread evenly
🔸 Step 4: Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat to 190°C (375°F)
🔸 Step 5: Air Fry
- Cook for 12–15 minutes
👉 Stir halfway through cooking
✔ Chicken should reach 75°C (165°F)
🔸 Step 6: Add Cheese
- Sprinkle cheese over top
🔸 Step 7: Melt Cheese
- Air fry another 2–4 minutes until bubbly and melted
🔸 Step 8: Serve
- Garnish with parsley or parmesan if desired
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Rice 🍚
- Pasta 🍝
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Side salad 🥗
- Cauliflower rice 🥦
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking
✔ Use mozzarella for extra meltiness
✔ Don’t overcrowd dish
✔ Add cheese near the end to prevent burning
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Pepper Bake
Add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese
🍄 Mushroom Chicken Bake
Add sliced mushrooms
🧄 Garlic Parmesan Version
Use parmesan and extra garlic
🥓 Loaded Chicken Bake
Add bacon bits
❓ FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, thighs stay extra juicy.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes—prep ingredients ahead and cook fresh.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely—store up to 2 months frozen.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280–390
- Protein: ~32g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fat: ~16g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Standard Version
👉 4–7 WW Points
✅ Reduced Cheese Version
👉 3–5 WW Points
🔻 Extra Cheesy Version
👉 6–8 WW Points