Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and creamy feta cheese, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- 🥬 Fresh Spinach: 2 cups, chopped
- 🧀 Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- 🧀 Cream Cheese: 1/4 cup, softened
- 🧄 Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧂 Salt: to taste
- 🧂 Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing a pocket into each one.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta 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.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in dried herbs like oregano or basil into the filling.
- Using a meat thermometer is essential to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Breast, Spinach, Feta, Stuffed Chicken