Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
A delicious and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy filling, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces thicker chicken breasts Choose evenly thick breasts for uniform cooking.
For the Filling
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese Can substitute with other creamy fillings.
- 1 cup chopped spinach Fresh or thawed and drained from frozen.
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded or cubed.
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes Adjust based on desired spiciness.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning both inside and outside.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning both inside and outside.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Flavor enhancer.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For color and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken breasts dry, then cut a pocket into the side without cutting all the way through.
- Season the inside and outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the chicken with approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the filling mixture and secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat the air fryer.
Cooking
- Cook the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer at 375°F until the thickest part reaches 165°F, about 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing to prevent filling from leaking out during cooking. These stuffed chicken breasts store well and make great leftovers.