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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken

Justin
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and impressive dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, queso blanco, and green chilis. These stuffed chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of Italian herbs and spices, then air fried to golden perfection with a crispy exterior and a melty, cheesy center. The combination of creamy filling and perfectly seasoned chicken creates a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 2 t olive oil
  • ½ t Italian seasoning
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ½ t chili powder
  • ½ t pepper

For the filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ c queso blanco
  • ⅓ c green chilis

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in the queso blanco and green chilis. Mix until combined. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, chili powder and pepper. Mix to combine. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and slice each chicken breast horizontally approximately ¾ of the way through (butterfly).
  • Spread the insides of each chicken breast with the filling.
  • Fold and close up the chicken.
  • Use a pastry brush to coat each chicken breast with the oil mix.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with non-stick spray. Place the filled chicken breasts in the basket, leaving at least half of an inch between each. Work in batches if needed.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the basket and carefully flip the breasts. Cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Check the chicken - if needed, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until internal temp reads 165 degrees.
  • Repeat with remaining stuffed chicken breasts.

Notes

Don't overfill the chicken breasts with the cream cheese mixture - use about 2-3 tablespoons per breast. Too much filling will squeeze out during cooking and make a mess in your air fryer. Leave a small border around the edges when spreading the filling, and press the edges together firmly after folding to create a good seal that keeps the filling contained.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 653mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.