AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

 (A juicy, cheesy dinner you’ll want on repeat 🧀✨)




INGREDIENTS

 ⭐ 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 400–500g total)
 ⭐ 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)
 ⭐ ½ tsp paprika
 ⭐ ¼ tsp garlic powder
 ⭐ ½ tsp dried thyme
 ⭐ Salt + pepper, to taste

 

 

FOR THE FILLING

 ⭐ 60 g cream cheese, softened (approx. 2 oz)
 ⭐ 25 g grated Parmesan (¼ cup)
 ⭐ 1 garlic clove, minced
 ⭐ 25 g fresh spinach, chopped (approx. ¾ cup loosely packed)
 ⭐ 30 g shredded mozzarella (¼ cup)
 ⭐ Salt + pepper, to taste

 

 

METHOD

  1.  Preheat air fryer to 180°C.

  2.  In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  3.  In a medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients until well mixed.

  4.  Carefully slice chicken breasts horizontally (don’t cut all the way through).

  5.  Stuff each breast with the filling and secure with toothpicks.

  6.  Rub the spice-oil mixture over the outside of the chicken.

  7.  Air fry for 20–22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.

  8.  Let rest for a few minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve warm.

 

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