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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

This air fryer stuffed chicken breast is a tasty comfort food recipe. Get the juiciest chicken with tender slices of apple and gooey, melted cheese!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 251 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or a spray bottle of oil
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 4-5 slices cheese Munster, Cheddar or Gouda

Instructions

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  1. Mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season the chicken breasts with half of the mixture.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and brush with oil. Cook at 400° F for 8 minutes. Don't overcrowd the air fryer.
  3. While the chicken cooks, slice the apple and cheese.
  4. Take the chicken out of the air fryer and let it cool for a few minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the chicken breast.
  5. Stuff the chicken with a mixture of cheese and apple slices.
  6. Return stuffed chicken to the air fryer basket, brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with the rest of the seasoning mixture. Air Fry at 380 degrees F for 12 more minutes.
  7. Use an instant-read thermometer to verify the chicken has reached 165 F internally. If not, cook it a few minutes longer.

Notes

  • Use a spray bottle with oil or brush the oil on with a pastry brush. Using a commercial cooking spray can damage the finish on the air fryer basket.
  • Cooking the chicken a bit before stuffing makes it less messy.
  • Make sure you don't cut all the way through the chicken breast when cutting the pocket.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Air fryer models cook differently, and chicken varies in thickness, so don't just go by time. Ensure the chicken reaches 165 F internally.
  • Use a spray bottle with oil or brush the oil on with a pastry brush. Using a commercial cooking spray can damage the finish on the air fryer basket.
  • Cooking the chicken a bit before stuffing makes it less messy.
  • Make sure you don't cut all the way through the chicken breast when cutting the pocket.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Air fryer models cook differently, and chicken varies in thickness, so don't just go by time. Ensure the chicken reaches 165 F internally.

Nutrition Information

Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 528mg (22%) Potassium 520mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 186IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 528mg 22%
Potassium 520mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 186IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.