Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach, Cream Cheese, and Parmesan Recipe
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, parmesan, and diced tomato. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, these flavorful stuffed chicken breasts offer a quick and easy dinner option cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 tablespoons diced tomato
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese, finely chopped spinach, grated parmesan, diced tomato, minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon salt until all ingredients are well combined into a smooth filling.
- Prepare Chicken Breasts: Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and carefully cut a pocket into the fattest long side of each breast without cutting all the way through, creating a cavity for stuffing.
- Stuff Chicken: Spoon the prepared filling mixture into each chicken pocket, filling evenly, then secure the opening with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- Season Chicken: Rub the exterior of each stuffed chicken breast with 1½ teaspoons olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to season the outside.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Air Fry: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook for 15 to 17 minutes until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the chicken breasts rest for 3 minutes outside the air fryer. Remove the toothpicks before serving to enjoy your delicious stuffed chicken.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Do not overfill the chicken pockets to avoid the filling spilling out during cooking.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, just be sure to squeeze out excess moisture before using.
- The filling can be customized by adding herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Remove toothpicks carefully before serving to avoid any choking hazards.
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