Description
A delicious and healthy Air Fryer Cheddar Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast, combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and vibrant broccoli.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- 🧀 Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- 🥦 Broccoli Florets: 1 cup, steamed and chopped
- 🧀 Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by rinsing and patting them dry, then cut a pocket into each breast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, broccoli, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cheesy broccoli mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook the chicken for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
- Feel free to customize the filling with different cheeses or vegetables.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking for juicier results.
- 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: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken Breast, Cheddar, Broccoli, Stuffed Chicken