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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is seasoned and loaded with a cheesy broccoli filling. Broccoli stuffed chicken cooks in 20 minutes and is ready to serve in 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for serving on busy nights. Cooking chicken stuffed with broccoli is an easy way to get more veggies into your diet. Even picky eaters will love this air fryer stuffed chicken breast.
Broccoli stuffed chicken is simple and delicious. Air fryer chicken breast is golden on the outside but succulent and juicy on the inside. Plus, air fryer stuffed chicken breasts can be prepped in advance and cooks quickly so you can get a healthy dinner on the table in no time.
If you love broccoli, try my Baked Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese or Sundried Tomato Chicken and Broccoli.
Why You’ll Love This Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
- It’s family-friendly. Even picky eaters love the creamy, cheesy filling studded with broccoli.
- It can be prepped in advance. Prep the chicken breast in advance and just pop them in the air fryer at dinner time for an easy meal in minutes.
- It’s good for you. Broccoli stuffed chicken is loaded with protein and healthy fats, plus it’s low carb and filled with green vegetables.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredients
For the chicken
- Chicken: cut a pocket into boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Olive Oil: use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil.
- Seasoning: combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.
For the filling
- Broccoli: chop broccoli florets. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain before using.
- Cream Cheese: bring cream cheese to room temperature. Substitute low-fat cream cheese if desired.
- Mayonnaise: use your favorite brand of mayo.
- Salt and Pepper: to taste.
- Cheese: use slices of mozzarella cheese or substitute your favorite melting cheese.
- Chopped Parsley: to garnish.
How To Make Stuffed Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
- Prepare the equipment. Preheat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, ensuring the chicken breast is not cut through.
- Make the broccoli filling. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling; broccoli florets, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff and season the chicken. Stuff the chicken pocket with about 2 tablespoons of prepared broccoli and cheese filling, top it with a layer of mozzarella cheese and seal the chicken with a toothpick. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook and serve. Place the chicken breasts in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 20-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Once done, garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and serve it with veggies.
Tips To Make Air Fried Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Look for chicken breasts that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Select chicken breasts that are large enough to stuff. It can be challenging to cut pockets into smaller chicken breasts.
- Substitute the dry seasonings for your favorite herbs and spices or blends.
- Be sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Fresh broccoli is preferred, but you can use frozen.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain the florets before using them.
- Chop the broccoli into tiny pieces.
- You can steam the broccoli for a few minutes in the microwave if you prefer it to be a little softer.
- Swap the broccoli with spinach if you prefer.
- When cutting a pocket into the chicken, cut only some of the way through.
- Don’t overstuff the chicken.
- Brush the chicken with oil before seasoning.
- Seal the chicken with a toothpick before air frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If cooking multiple batches, keep the chicken warm in the oven.
- Be sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Flipping the chicken during cooking is not necessary.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F.
Frequently Asked Questions
The filling can sometimes leak out when making chicken stuffed with broccoli, so you may wish to line your air fryer basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper. This step is unnecessary as long as you don’t overstuff the chicken.
Select similar-sized chicken breasts and place them onto a cutting board. If the chicken is thick on one end, gently pound it with a meat mallet. Place your hand over the breast and use a sharp knife to cut a slit into the side of the chicken parallel to the cutting surface. Slice a deep pocket to butterfly the chicken. Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken.
Yes! These stuffed chicken breasts are perfect for advanced prep and can be cooked directly from frozen. Place the frozen chicken into a 380 degrees F for 20 minutes or until cooked through when checked with a meat thermometer.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or place in a 375 degrees F air fryer for several minutes until warm.
To freeze raw stuffed chicken, wrap each piece of chicken in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container. Chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months.
You can paid this dish with Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Keto Mac and Cheese, or Air Fryer French Fries.
More Stuffed Chicken Recipes
- Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
- Fajita Stuffed Chicken
- Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Pesto Stuffed Chicken
- Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 whole skinless & boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the filling
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 2- ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4-8 slices mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, ensuring the chicken breast is not cut through.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling; broccoli florets, cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken pocket with about 2 tablespoons of prepared broccoli and cheese filling, top it with a layer of mozzarella cheese and seal the chicken with a toothpick.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 20-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and serve it with veggies.
Notes
- Look for chicken breasts that are similar in size for even cooking.
- Select chicken breasts that are large enough to stuff. It can be challenging to cut pockets into smaller chicken breasts.
- Substitute the dry seasonings for your favorite herbs and spices or blends.
- Be sure to bring the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Fresh broccoli is preferred, but you can use frozen.
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain the florets before using them.
- Chop the broccoli into tiny pieces.
- You can steam the broccoli for a few minutes in the microwave if you prefer it to be a little softer.
- Swap the broccoli with spinach if you prefer.
- When cutting a pocket into the chicken, cut only some of the way through.
- Don’t overstuff the chicken.
- Brush the chicken with oil before seasoning.
- Seal the chicken with a toothpick before air frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. If cooking multiple batches, keep the chicken warm in the oven.
- Be sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Flipping the chicken during cooking is not necessary.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F.
