Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Air-fried to golden perfection, succulent chicken breasts are packed with a broccoli and cheese combination! These tasty, simple, and 15-minute Air Fryer filled chicken breasts are sure to please.

INGREDIENTS

1.  Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts;
2. one tablespoon olive oil;
3. one teaspoon each of paprika and garlic powder;
4. one teaspoon each of salt and black pepper;

Filling:

1. ½ cup chopped broccoli;
2. ½ cup softened cream cheese;
3. ½ cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese;
4. ½ teaspoon ranch seasoning

DIRECTIONS

•  Use a paper towel to gently pat the chicken breast dry. Using a mallet, slightly flatten each breast. A sharp knife can be used to butterfly the chicken breast.
• Combine the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl with the oil, then rub the mixture onto the chicken breast’s outside.
• Combine the shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning with the chopped broccoli in a separate bowl.
• Stuff the broccoli cheese filling into each chicken breast. To prevent the filling from spilling out, use toothpicks to seal the chicken breast. It’s usual for some melted cheese to seep out when cooking.
• Heat up the air fryer to 375˚F. For fifteen minutes, air cook the filled chicken breast in the air fryer. Use a meat thermometer to determine the doneness. The chicken should be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
• After taking the chicken out of the air fryer with care, serve it with a side dish.

NOTES:

• Air fried frozen filled chicken for at least 20 minutes @ 380˚F.
• Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for three to four days in an airtight container.
• In the air fryer, reheat until well heated.
• For three months, freeze each raw filled chicken breast individually covered in clingfilm.
• Cooked chicken breasts can be frozen for three months by placing them in a freezer bag.