Air Fryer Tomato Mozzarella Chicken with Crispy Potatoes
Juicy chicken breast topped with fresh tomato slices and melted mozzarella, cooked alongside golden potato cubes, onion, and garlic. A high-protein, low-effort Mediterranean meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bettina + Lila
Bettina created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make Ahead: Dice the potatoes, onions, and garlic the night before and store them in water in the fridge to save prep time during busy weeknights.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Dice 150g of potato into small 1/2…
Dice 150g of potato into small 1/2 inch (1.2cm) cubes so they cook evenly and quickly.
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Thinly slice 0
Thinly slice 0.5 red onion, slice 1 tomato into round disks, and finely mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Toss the potato cubes
In a small bowl, toss the potato cubes, sliced onion, and minced garlic with 1 tsp of olive oil until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Season 130g of chicken breast with a…
Season 130g of chicken breast with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Place the chicken breast and the seasoned…
Place the chicken breast and the seasoned potato mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10…
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Pull out the basket
Pull out the basket, flip the chicken, and stir the potatoes gently.
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Lay the tomato slices on top of…
Lay the tomato slices on top of the chicken breast and top evenly with 30g of sliced mozzarella.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Air fry for an additional 4 to…
Air fry for an additional 4 to 6 minutes at 400°F (200°C) until the mozzarella is melted and bubbling, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the mozzarella is melted and bubbling, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer to a plate and serve immediately
Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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