Discover the game-changing delight of Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast - juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly crispy. In this guide, unlock the secrets to achieving tender, succulent chicken with a golden, crispy exterior, all in a fraction of the time with your trusty air fryer.
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Stuffed Chicken Breasts
I you are tired of a boring chicken dinner, look no further than this tasty option made in the air fryer. Stuffed chicken breasts are a perfect way to make dinner time a bit special with low effort.
You'll enjoy the sweet and savory of the apples and cheese in this recipe. It's a great choice for fall paired with a nice salad.
Why This Recipe Works
- Low Effort: Whenever I'm in the mood to put together a meal that looks fancy and yet, is low effort, I always turn to a stuffed chicken recipe.
- Versatile: This Air Fryer stuffed chicken breast can be a great complete meal that you can make for the entire family, and considering how versatile it is, it is sure to be a total hit with everyone in the family.
- Tasty: Stuffed chicken breast is tasty, delicious, and packed with flavor.
🥘 Ingredients
To make the Air Fryer stuffed chicken breast, here's what you'll need.
- Skinless Chicken Breasts: The star of the dish, offering a lean, high-protein base.
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper & Parsley: This spice mix adds savory depth and a touch of freshness to the chicken.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Used for marinating, it tenderizes the chicken and adds a tangy flavor.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps brown the chicken in the air fryer.
- Apple Slices: Adds a sweet, crisp contrast to the savory chicken and cheese.
- Munster Cheese: Melts inside the chicken, providing a creamy, delicious filling that complements the other ingredients.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
- Cheese Swap: Try mozzarella, gouda, or brie for a different melty texture.
- Fruit Twist: Use pears or cranberries instead of apples for a seasonal variation.
- Herb Boost: Add rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
🔪 How To Make The Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Once you have your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make the stuffed chicken breasts.
Step One: Season the chicken breast with ½ of the spices. Place each chicken breast in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 400°f for 8 minutes.
Step Two: While cooking, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and add the apple cider vinegar and remaining spices. Bring the sauce to a boil and stir until the sauce thickens. Set aside
Step Three: Remove and let cool to touch. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the side of the chicken breast.
Step Four: Slice the Munster cheese into small triangles and stuff the chicken with the slices of apples and cheese in layers.
Step Five: Return the cooked stuffed chicken to the air fryer basket, brush with the sauce and then cook for 12 more minutes.
Step Six: Remove, let cool and enjoy.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Making this stuffed chicken breast recipe is super easy, but having these little tips and tricks handy can really make a difference. If you don't have everything on hand, are new to air frying, or just like variety, then check them out!
- Substitute for chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Use olive oil instead of butter.
- Add your own favorite seasonings to the blend.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through to 165°F/75°C but not overdone.
💭 FAQs
I have used a simple stuffing of Munster cheese and apple slices for the chicken breasts, but you can also try out other stuffings of your choice. Softened cream cheese, for example, can be a great choice when mixed together with fresh spinach and sun dried tomatoes.
Remember that if you're using a softer cheese mixture like like a cream cheese mixture or feta cheese, there's a risk of the mixture oozing out from the stuffed chicken breasts. To tackle this, you can keep the stuffed chicken breast closed using a toothpick to hold it together.
One of the best things about this is how easy you can prepare and freeze to make later. It's an ideal prep-ahead meal that allows you to take the chicken from the freezer to the air fryer without worry of thawing. Just increase the cook time by 7-10 minutes.
Have leftovers? Check out these tips!
Fridge: If you have any leftovers, you can store them for later too. Just transfer them to an airtight container or a regular container and cover it with some plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Reheat: This can then be reheated in the microwave or in the Air Fryer with a little drizzle of cooking oil. You can also choose to lightly spray some cooking spray on the stuffed chicken breasts.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Pair Stuffed Chicken Breasts With These:
- Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus: Toss asparagus in olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, then cook until tender.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes: Creamy and sweet, mashed sweet potatoes complement the savory chicken stuffing.
- Mediterranean Green Bean Salad: Sauté green beans and make a tasty green bean salad for a bright and tangy side dish.
- Roasted Vegetables: Roast a mix of carrots, parsnips, and turnips with olive oil and rosemary for a rustic side.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken Breast Skinless
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley
- 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Butter Stick
- 1 Apple Thinly sliced
- 4-5 Slices Munster Cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with ½ of the spices. Place each chicken breast in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 400°f for 8 minutes.
- While cooking, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and add the apple cider vinegar and remaining spices. Bring the sauce to a boil and stir until the sauce thickens. Set aside
- Remove and let cool to touch. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the side of the chicken breast. You can also experiment with other kinds of cheeses like feta cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese mozzarella cheese or even some shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the Munster cheese into small triangles and stuff the chicken with the slices of apples and cheese in layers.
- Return the cooked stuffed chicken to the air fryer basket, brush with the sauce and then cook for 12 more minutes.
- Remove, let cool and enjoy.
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