Air Fryer Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
Air Fryer Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken has a creamy, cheesy filling that gives so much flavor to every bite.
Yield: 2
Calories: 433kcal
Equipment
Materials
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup thawed frozen chopped spinach with the water squeezed out
- ⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ⅓ cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- paprika and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Rub outside of chicken with oil.Season the chicken with salt and pepper and paprika and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each pocket with cream cheese mixture. If needed, secure opening with toothpicks.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the chicken breasts in the basket.Note: Try to tilt them a little so that the pocket and filling are facing a little upwards. This will lessen the chance that the filling will ooze out.
- Air Fry at 360 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes.
Notes
There's no need to preheat the air fryer unless you have an air fryer that requires preheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5553IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2mg
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