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Air-fryer Stuffed Chicken
Air-fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is loaded with a creamy spinach filling so you can enjoy a burst of flavor in every tender bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1137mg
(47%)
Potassium
1015mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1663IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% 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.