Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

These air fryer stuffed chicken breasts are bursting with flavor! They’re filled with a mouthwatering mixture of prosciutto, bell pepper, spinach, and feta, and coated with a Parmesan crust. Air fryers do a terrific job with meat, and you don’t have to turn on your oven. Enjoy these stuffed chicken breasts alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread, or slice them into 1/2-inch slices and serve them as a hearty appetizer.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • avocado oil cooking spray

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced fresh mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Step 1
Make the filling: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in chopped spinach and garlic; continue stirring until spinach is slightly wilted. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in feta cheese, breaking up any large pieces.

Step 3
Make the chicken: Pat chicken dry and place on a cutting board. Cut a pocket into each breast by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the breast and slicing parallel to the cutting board, leaving about 1 inch at each tip. Be careful not to cut all the way through the thinnest edge of the breast.

Step 4
Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) if preheating is recommended by the manufacturer.

Step 5
Separate prosciutto slices and place onto a clean surface. Place 2 tablespoons filling onto each slice; roll prosciutto around filling to create an oblong bundle. Tuck one bundle into each sliced chicken breast and close the opening with a few toothpicks.

Step 6
Place beaten egg into a shallow bowl. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Spray on both sides with cooking spray and place into the air fryer basket.

Step 7
Air-fry in the preheated air fryer until browned, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Tips

A 5.8-quart air fryer will accommodate four medium (or three large) chicken breasts. A smaller air fryer may require cooking in batches. Larger chicken pieces may take more time; smaller pieces may take less time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

407
Calories
24g
Fat
10g
Carbs
37g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 30%
Saturated Fat9g 47%
Cholesterol150mg 50%
Sodium886mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein37g
Vitamin C28mg 141%
Calcium305mg 23%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium334mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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