Air Fryer Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Air Fryer Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory spinach and cheese mixture, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  2. Stuff Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the spinach mixture.
  3. Season Chicken: Rub the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
  5. Cook Chicken: Place stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Check Doneness: Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.

Tips

  • Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Use toothpicks to secure the filling inside the chicken if needed.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.

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