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By Robyn Bruce

from Middletown, PA

This chicken breast recipe is very low fat, juicy as all get out, and just plain delicious! Preparation time is about 5 minutes and super easy. I'm for anything that's quick and easy. The end result is just magical, in my opinion!

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One of our favorite kitchen gadgets is an air fryer so we were really excited to try these stuffed chicken breasts. An air fryer makes preparing a meal fast, easy, and crisps things but keeps the oil down. These chicken breasts were succulent and very well seasoned. The cheese just oozes out. This is a healthier dinner option that is big on flavor and doesn't make you think you're eating a healthier meal.

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Ingredients For air fried butterflied stuffed chicken breast

• 2 lg

  boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 c

  frozen broccoli florets, thawed

• 1 c

  shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack cheese)

• McCormick's Montreal steak seasoning, to taste

• a little flour, for coating the chicken breasts

• ranch dressing for drizzling

• about 10 toothpicks for skewering the chicken closed

How To Make air fried butterflied stuffed chicken breast

• 1

  Using a very sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breasts by starting to cut at one side but don't cut the entire way through. Open the butterflied chicken (like a book).

• 2

  Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Montreal Steak seasoning on both sides of the butterflied chicken, but don't overdo it.

• 3

  On the right half, put a layer of the shredded cheese. On top of the cheese, put a layer of the broccoli florets, laying them tightly together, side by side. On top of the broccoli florets, put a light layer of the shredded cheese.

• 4

  Carefully lift the left side of the butterflied chicken and cover the right side with the left side (as though you were closing a book.)

• 5

  Using 5 or 6 toothpicks, "skewer" the chicken breasts through the upper layer of chicken down through the lower layer of chicken, all around the edges, to close them nice and tight.

• 6

  Lightly season (to taste) the top of each chicken bundle with a little more salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Montreal Steak seasoning.

• 7

  Roll each bundle of chicken, both top and bottom in a little flour, just enough to coat it. Then spray each side with olive oil cooking spray.

• 8

  Place the chicken bundles inside the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 356 (or as close to that as yours allows) and set it for 25 minutes. Press "start." At the halfway point, open the air fryer and turn the bundles over to the other side and resume cooking.

• 9

  (I did remove mine from the air fryer when it had 2 minutes left on the timer because I felt that they were completely done at that point, but you can let it go the entire time.)

• 10

  Remove chicken from the air fryer and place on the plate, remove toothpicks. Drizzle just a little ranch dressing over top of each bundle and enjoy!!!

• 11

  ***Tip: Be careful how you season the outside of this recipe. This recipe is to be seasoned from the inside "out" rather than from the outside "in". So, go easy on the outer seasonings.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts are delicious and so easy to make!

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory filling of cream cheese, parmesan, fresh spinach, and sundried tomatoes and then air fried until juicy and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. They’re also a delish, low-carb dish!

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Ingredients & Variations

CHICKEN Choose breasts that are similar in size so they cook at the same rate. Skin on or skin off, they’ll still be juicy and flavorful! Try wrapping each breast in bacon and securing with toothpicks before air frying. The excess fat drips to the bottom so the bacon stays crispy!

Boneless pork loin chops can also be used, choose thick chops that pockets can be cut into.

FILLING Cream cheese and parmesan make up the base for this filling. Mozzarella, Swiss, bleu cheese, or feta crumbles can be added too.

Spinach and chopped sundried tomatoes are just right in this recipe, but other veggie combos like sliced mushrooms, kale, peas, diced bell peppers, or shredded brussels sprouts are great choices, too. Even a handful of bacon bits are delicious!

SEASONINGS Garlic elevates every dish and pre-made Italian seasonings are what bring this dish together. Get creative and switch out for taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, or even chili!

How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Easy to make and decadently delish, this recipe comes together in a few easy steps:

1. Combine filling ingredients and set aside.
2. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, but not all the way through. Spread filling over the inside, (per recipe below) fold over and secure with a toothpick.
3. Season the outside of the chicken and air fry.

PRO TIP: Pat stuffed chicken breasts with a clean paper towel so the oil and seasonings cling.

Tips & Tricks

• Room temp cream cheese makes blending the filling ingredients super fast and easy!
• If using frozen spinach, allow it to thaw in a colander, and then press clean paper towels over the spinach to squeeze out excess moisture.
• Keep leftover stuffed chicken breasts in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, reheat in the air fryer.
• Wrap and freeze cooled portions for up to 4 weeks. Thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

These stuffed chicken breasts are so crispy on the outside with a savory filling on the inside.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 22 mins

Total Time 27 mins

Servings 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5-6 oz each
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon each salt & pepper

Filling

• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.

• Combine the filling ingredients and set aside.

• Cut chicken breasts ¾ of the way through so it opens like a book. Do not cut all of the way through.

• Fill each chicken breast with ¼ of the filling mixture. Fold closed and secure with a toothpick.

• Rub the chicken with olive oil and seasonings. Place in the air fryer in a single layer.

• Cook 18-22 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.

• Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending
• If using frozen spinach, allow it to thaw in a colander, and then press clean paper towels over the spinach to squeeze out excess moisture.

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

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