Description

This air fryer stuffed chicken breast recipe features juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, parmesan, tomato, and garlic. Coated in a flavorful spice rub and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, these stuffed breasts are an easy, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

2 (8-ounce/225g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1½ teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Filling:

2 ounces cream cheese, softened (56g)
¾ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped (24g)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons diced tomato
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, finely chopped spinach, grated parmesan, diced tomato, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Prepare the chicken breasts: Place each chicken breast on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the thickest, longest side of each breast without cutting all the way through.
Stuff the chicken: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each chicken breast pocket. Secure the opening with toothpicks to hold the filling inside during cooking.
Season the chicken: Rub the outside of each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil. Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper evenly over the outside surface.
Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.
Cook the stuffed chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch each other to allow for even air circulation. Air fry for 15 to 17 minutes until the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest and serve: Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Remove the toothpicks carefully before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure to fully cook the chicken breasts until the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure food safety.
You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach if desired; just be sure to thaw and drain excess moisture first.
For added flavor, try seasoning the filling with a pinch of Italian herbs or red pepper flakes.
If your air fryer basket is small, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps keep it juicy and tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

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