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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

Air Fryer 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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg