Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

17 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in a bowl and set aside
  2. 2Combine jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in a bowl and set aside
  3. 3Combine jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in a bowl and set aside
  4. 4Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket, but not slicing all the way through
  5. 5Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket, but not slicing all the way through
  6. 6Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket, but not slicing all the way through
  7. 7Spread cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast, fold over, and secure with a toothpick
  8. 8Spread cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast, fold over, and secure with a toothpick
  9. 9Spread cheese mixture onto one side of each chicken breast, fold over, and secure with a toothpick
  10. 10Lightly spray chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with taco seasoning
  11. 11Lightly spray chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with taco seasoning
  12. 12Lightly spray chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with taco seasoning
  13. 13Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
  14. 14Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
  15. 15Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes
  16. 16Place chicken in air fryer in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes
  17. 17Place chicken in air fryer in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes
  18. 18Place chicken in air fryer in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes
  19. 19Check internal temperature and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until temperature reaches 165°F
  20. 20Check internal temperature and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until temperature reaches 165°F
  21. 21Check internal temperature and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until temperature reaches 165°F

Ingredients

  • 4 small, skinless, boneless
  • 4 small, skinless, boneless
  • 4 small, skinless, boneless
  • 0.75 cup shredded
  • 0.75 cup shredded
  • 0.75 cup shredded
  • 3 ounces softened
  • 3 ounces softened
  • 3 ounces softened
  • 0.33 cup chopped, seeded fresh
  • 0.33 cup chopped, seeded fresh
  • 0.33 cup chopped, seeded fresh
  • 2 teaspoons or your favorite all purpose seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons or your favorite all purpose seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons or your favorite all purpose seasoning

Equipment

air fryersmall bowltoothpicks

Tips

  • Make sure chicken breasts are similar in size and shape for even cooking
  • Don't overfill chicken breasts with cheese mixture
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
  • Cooking times may vary depending on air fryer model