Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

stuffed chicken breast in air fryer with green peas on the side

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Prepare for a flavor explosion with our irresistible Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture and cooked perfectly in the air fryer. It's a mouthwatering meal that'll leave you wanting more. Fry it to believe it!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Makes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1/4 cup cream cheese softened
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado oil

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh basil until well-mixed.
Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Then, make a horizontal cut through the thickest part of each breast, creating a pocket for the filling. Be careful to cut only some of the way through.
Stuff the cream cheese mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast, dividing it equally. Seal the pocket with toothpicks to prevent the stuffing from leaking during cooking.
Lightly drizzle avocado oil over the surface of each chicken breast.
Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the surface of each chicken breast. Rub the chicken breast gently to distribute the seasoning.
Place the stuffed and seasoned chicken breasts in your air fryer, ensuring they’re not touching each other.
Air fry the stuffed chicken breasts at 400°F (204°C) for 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reads 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer. Flip the chicken halfway.
Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer. Then, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Remove the toothpicks and slice each stuffed chicken breast diagonally. Serve with your favorite side dishes or a fresh salad.
Enjoy your delicious and easy-to-make air fryer stuffed chicken breast!

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully cooked and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC) before serving.
If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
You can skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually to prevent burning the stuffed chicken breast.
I used a 6-quart (air fryer) to test the stuffed chicken breasts. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

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