Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and vibrant spinach, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- 🥬 Fresh Spinach: 2 cups, chopped
- 🧀 Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
- 🧀 Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🧅 Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing a pocket into each one.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and cheese mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
- Feel free to customize the filling with additional ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or herbs.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken, Spinach, Cheese, Stuffed Chicken