Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Prep 10 min Cook 17 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce/225g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened (56g))
  • ¾ cup fresh spinach (finely chopped (24g))
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons diced tomato
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, stir together all of the filling ingredients until well combined

  2. 2

    Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and cut a pocket into the fattest long side of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with the filling and secure the opening with toothpicks.

  3. 3

    Rub the outside of the chicken with oil and sprinkle salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper all over the chicken.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

  5. 5

    Place the stuffed chicken in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 15 to 17 minutes or until the internal temperature in the thickest portion of the chicken reaches 165°F. Let rest for 3 minutes, then remove the toothpicks before serving.