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Chicken & Pesto Loaded Potatoes

This is the kind of dinner that feels like a bit of a treat but is still easy enough for a busy weeknight. You’ve got crispy potatoes, chicken, bacon, juicy tomatoes, pesto and loads of melty cheese all piled together.

Hard to go wrong with that.

Why you’ll love it

This one is hearty, cheesy, and full of flavour, but it still uses simple ingredients and comes together without too much fuss.

Handy tips

Give the potatoes a good shake halfway through so they crisp up evenly. Stir the pesto through well before the cheese goes on top.

Serving ideas

Scoop it straight onto plates while it’s hot and cheesy.

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Chicken & Pesto Loaded Potatoes

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This easy air fryer dinner combines crispy potatoes with chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, pesto and plenty of cheese. It’s hearty, full of flavour, and perfect for busy nights when you want something easy that still feels a bit fun.
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prep time Prep Time 10 minutes
setting time Setting Time
 35 minutes
total time Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 646
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 chicken thigh fillets
  • 200 g diced bacon pieces
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes
  • 190 g basil pesto
  • 8 medium potatoes
  • 2 cups pizza shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Chop your potatoes into 2 cm cubes, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, then air fry at 200°C for 20 minutes, giving them a shake halfway through.
  2. Season your diced chicken with salt and pepper and place in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 mins on 180C.
  3. Add your bacon and tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Toss in your pesto and stir to coat everything.
  5. Pop your crispy potatoes over the top.
  6. Sprinkle on the cheese, then pop back in your air fryer for 5 minutes until everything is golden and bubbly.
  7. Scoop it onto plates and watch the whole family dive in!

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 21gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 2032mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1286IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 4mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken & Pesto Loaded Potatoes

Do the potatoes go in first?

Yes. Cook the potatoes first so they’re nice and crispy.

How do you finish it off?

Once everything is combined, the cheese goes on top and it all goes back in the air fryer until golden and bubbly.

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