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Stuffed chicken breast cooked in the air fryer and sliced to show the filling inside.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Upgrade your dinner game with these juicy Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts – creamy filling, crispy perfection! 🍗🧀 #EasyRecipe
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

Filling

  • ¾ cup baby spinach chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil packed)

Chicken and seasoning

  • 1 pound chicken breasts 2 large or 3 small
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the chopped spinach in a small bowl and microwave it for one minute on high. Set aside to cool slightly.
    ¾ cup baby spinach
  • In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the Parmesan, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add in the spinach and stir to evenly distribute.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons feta cheese, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • With a sharp knife, cut lengthwise into the side of each chicken breast to form a pocket.
    1 pound chicken breasts
  • Fill the pocket of each breast with the cream cheese filling and secure the open edge with toothpicks.
  • Mix the paprika, salt, and pepper in a small cup. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the top of each breast.
    ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lightly grease the air fryer basket by brushing with a little olive oil.
  • Place the stuffed breast in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat is at least 165F.
  • Remove the cooked breasts to a plate and cover. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Please note serving sizes.  Large chicken breasts are about ½ pound each, which equates to 2 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.