Air-fryer Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air-fryer Stuffed Chicken
Description
Air-fryer Stuffed Chicken involves carefully slicing pockets into chicken breasts and filling them with a cheese and spinach mixture. The filling combines softened cream cheese with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan, fresh chopped spinach, minced garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. The chicken is then brushed with olive oil and seasoned with paprika, basil, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance its exterior flavor.
Cooking in the air fryer at 375°F crisps the chicken’s surface, producing a golden outside while ensuring the interior reaches a safe temperature. The air fryer cooks evenly, allowing the filling to meld with the chicken, creating a harmonious blend of textures: creamy and cheesy inside, crispy outside.
This method of preparation produces a convenient stuffed chicken dish that can be served on its own or with a side salad or vegetables, making it suitable for a balanced, satisfying meal. Cooking in batches ensures even results without overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cups spinach chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the meat and place it on a cutting board.
- Next, using a sharp knife cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Use the oil to brush both sides of the chicken.
- In a small bowl combine paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, basil, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the mixture equally over both sides of the chicken and use your hands to rub it in.
- After that, in a medium bowl combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt. Stir well to combine.
- Stuff the mixture into each chicken breast.
- Next, transfer the chicken breasts into a greased air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed cook in batches.
- Air fry at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until browned and crispy. A thermometer inserted into the center into the thickest part of the meat should read 165 degrees.
- Keep cooked chicken, covered in foil, and cook the next batch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1137mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1015mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1663IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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