High-Protein Air Fryer Pasta
A protein‑packed pasta dish featuring air‑fried chicken with a creamy feta‑parmesan sauce and fresh basil. The chicken gets a flavorful crust while the vegetables become tender, creating a rich, tangy topping for al dente pasta.
Recipe by Henri Kalkmann· Structured by ReelsMeals
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50 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast
- 7 1/10 oz pasta
- 1 onion
- 1 zucchini
- 2 clove garlic
- 7 1/10 oz feta cheese
- 1 4/5 oz parmesan
- 1 handful basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste paprika
- to taste Italian herbs
- to taste garlic powder
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8‑10 minutes); drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
- 2While the pasta cooks, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the zucchini into small pieces.
- 3In a bowl, combine the onion, garlic, zucchini, a pinch of salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and drizzle with the olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 356°F (350°F). Place the seasoned vegetable mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 5Score the chicken breast lightly in a crosshatch pattern to create a crust surface; rub the chicken with a little olive oil and the remaining spices (salt, pepper, paprika, Italian herbs, garlic powder).
- 6After the vegetables have cooked, add the feta cheese chunks to the basket and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, allowing the feta to soften and lightly brown.
- 7Transfer the cooked vegetables and softened feta to a high‑speed blender; add the grated parmesan, fresh basil leaves, and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth, adding more pasta water if needed to reach a creamy sauce consistency.
- 8Return the seasoned chicken breast to the air fryer and cook for 10‑15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F) and the crust is golden.
- 9While the chicken finishes, reheat the sauce briefly on the stovetop if it has cooled, tasting and adjusting seasoning with additional salt or pepper as desired.
- 10Slice the air‑fried chicken into strips or bite‑size pieces.
- 11Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy feta‑parmesan sauce, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated.
- 12Plate the sauced pasta, top with the sliced chicken, and garnish with extra fresh basil if desired.
- 13Serve immediately and enjoy a high‑protein, air‑fried Italian‑style dinner.
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- How long does it take to make High-Protein Air Fryer Pasta?
- About 50 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this High-Protein Air Fryer Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this High-Protein Air Fryer Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Henri Kalkmann on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.