This air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe is an easy dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Bite-size pieces of chicken breast cook with broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, all tossed with Cajun and Italian seasoning. Everything cooks together in the air fryer for a quick, colorful meal with very little prep. It’s naturally low-carb and easy to keep gluten-free, making it a simple option when you want a quick dinner with plenty of vegetables.
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Ingredients list for the air fryer chicken and veggies recipe
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or crumbled bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or any other spice blend of choice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Air fryer chicken recipe
Cooking chicken and vegetables together in the air fryer makes this an especially easy weeknight meal. Cutting everything into similar-size pieces helps the chicken and vegetables cook evenly, while the circulating hot air gives the edges a little color without requiring much oil.
How to make air fryer chicken Breast
Start by chopping all the ingredients into bite-sized pieces. Try cutting the chicken and veggies into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly in the air fryer. Toss chicken and veggies with olive oil and seasoning. Then spread everything into the air fryer insert and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. The chicken pieces should be golden brown on the edges and fully cooked through.
Why you’ll love this air fryer chicken and vegetables
- Ready in 15 minutes: Five minutes of prep and about 10 minutes in the air fryer make this ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
- A complete meal: Chicken breast cooks alongside broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion.
- Easy to customize: Swap in other quick-cooking vegetables or use your favorite seasoning blend.
Tips for making air fryer chicken and vegetables
- Cut the chicken and vegetables into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly.
- Mix the seasonings together before adding them to the bowl so the chicken and vegetables are seasoned evenly.
- You can swap the Cajun and Italian seasoning for blackened seasoning, taco seasoning, or another spice blend you like.
- Chicken thighs also work, although they may need slightly more cooking time depending on the size of the pieces.
- If your Cajun seasoning already contains salt, reduce or omit the additional salt and season to taste after cooking.
What Pairs Well with Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies?
This air fryer chicken and vegetables is a complete meal on its own, but you can serve it with rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or a simple salad if you’d like something more substantial.
How Long Is Leftover Air Fryer Chicken Good For?
You can keep the leftovers for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Other vegetables to try
Other quick-cooking vegetables such as asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, or corn can work well. Just keep the pieces relatively small and adjust the cooking time as needed.
I don’t have an air fryer. How can I easily roast chicken and Vegetables in the oven?
To bake chicken and vegetables in the oven, preheat your oven to 450ºF (220ºC) and roast seasoned chicken and veggies on a sheet pan for 15-20 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Same as with the air fryer: toss the ingredients halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the chicken breast and vegetables into bite-size pieces of roughly the same size and place them in a large bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and seasonings and toss until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
4. Transfer everything to the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the vegetables are lightly browned and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using, and serve immediately.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
This air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe makes an easy 15-minute dinner with tender chicken breast, broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and plenty of seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or crumbled bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or any other spice blend of choice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chicken breast and vegetables into bite-size pieces of roughly the same size and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and seasonings and toss until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Transfer everything to the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the vegetables are lightly browned and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. If your air fryer is small, cook the recipe in two batches so the chicken and vegetables can brown properly.
Nutrition
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Reviews
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How did it turn out?
It’s a very good recipe unfortunately my basket was too small and I was in a hurry and didn’t split the stuff in half to cook it.
I’m giving this recipe a 5 because it was truly delicious. My only adjustment for next time is to not put the salt. The Cajun spice has plenty of salt; therefore, the salt/bouillon cube is not necessary…TOO SALTY!!! I baked mine in the oven for 20 minutes (mixing halfway through). Next time I will include mushrooms to my veggie medley.
This is literally my favorite air fryer recipe of all time. Perhaps my favorite recipe in general. I love it so much. I have made it three times in the three weeks since I found the recipe. I add Ras al Hanout and Aleppo pepper seasoning. I also had some roast potatoes leftover and some green beans and added them to this mixture which I had already cooked and it was *chef's kiss*
Super simple but delish recipe! I have an air fryer setting on my oven and just used that at 350 for 20 minutes. Served it over some rice with soya sauce and it was delish!
Putting in my rotation. Super easy and quick to make.
