Air fryer cheese stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and unique twist on a classic stuffed chicken recipe. This recipe combines juicy chicken breasts stuffed with gooey cream cheese and mozzarella cheese packed with crispy bacon, all cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
This recipe is nutrient-dense, low-carb, and keto friendly. The air fryer not only reduces the need for excessive oil but also creates a golden texture from the outside and a creamy and juicy surface inside. The chicken remains tender and moist on the inside while the bacon becomes irresistibly crispy on the outside.
This recipe is very easy to prepare and delicious to taste. The convenience of the air fryer ensures that the dish is cooked well and quickly. With the delightful combination of savory bacon, melted cheese, and flavorful chicken, this dish is sure to impress both your taste buds and your desire for a healthier meal.
What makes this recipe so special?
Nutrient Dense: This recipe is not just flavorful and satisfying, but it is a good source of protein. It’s keto friendly and low carb as well. So, it’s a complete package for foodies looking for low carb and high protein food.
Quick to prepare: This stuffed chicken recipe takes only 30 minutes to cook in the air fryer compared to the oven which takes around 50 minutes. The air fryer makes the process so easy that you only need to keep a check and flip the chicken breasts after half time.
Versatile: You can customize this recipe according to your taste and preference. You can add or remove spices and adjust the quantity of bacon and cheese to your comfort level.
How To Cook Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Air-fried cheese stuffed chicken breasts are delectably oozy. It looks a little fancy and complicated recipe to try but believe me it’s easy to prepare. It looks elegant when topped with fresh herbs and served with spicy dipping sauce.
Furthermore, these stuffed chicken breasts cook in just 30 minutes, and you can have a restaurant-quality supper on the table in no time. So, without any delay, let’s move to the cooking process.
Ingredients
Two chicken breasts- Medium size
2 tablespoon cream cheese
2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese
4 bacon strips – Cooked
2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Lemon Wedges (For Garnishing)
Fresh Parsley (For Garnishing)
Step-By-Step Guide
Step-1: Cut the chicken breasts with a knife from the center so the breast has the same thickness on both sides.
Step-2: Take cream cheese and spread it inside the chicken breast.
Step-3: Add mozzarella cheese to the chicken breast.
Step-4: Place 2 bacon strips inside each chicken breast and roll up to close the ends of the chicken breasts. You can use toothpicks or skewers to tighten the stuffed chicken breasts.
Step-5: Season the stuffed chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning.
Step-6: Put the stuffed chicken breast in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 400 F. Give them a flip and cook further for 15 minutes.
And that’s it, your mozzarella and cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts are ready. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
1- You can also use dental floss or thread to close the open ends of chicken breasts.
2- You can also use the famous Dave’s rib rub seasoning instead of lemon pepper seasoning.
3- After you are done cooking, don’t forget to check the internal temperature, it should be 165 F for safe consumption.
4- Use skinless chicken breasts of medium size for better texture.
5- You can use chopped bacon slices instead of strips as well.
6- For aromatic flavor, use q teaspoon of green onion and 2 garlic cloves and insert inside the chicken breasts before wrapping with toothpicks.
7- Dried Italian herbs are also a great choice for seasoning.
Storage & Reheating
Storage: You can store leftover stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Reheating: You can reheat leftovers in the air fryer and oven.
Air Fryer- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 2 minutes. Cook chicken breasts for 4 minutes at 360 F flipping halfway through.
Oven- Put the chicken breasts in an oven safe dish and cook for 8 minutes at 360 F flipping halfway through.
What temp to cook stuffed chicken breast in air fryer?
400 F works best for cooking stuffed chicken breast. As the chicken breasts are thick so they should be cooked at a high temperature.
When cooking stuffed chicken breasts in an air fryer, make sure to check that the chicken is cooked thoroughly and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 F to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
How long to cook cheese stuffed chicken breasts in air fryer?
You should cook it for 30 minutes. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer performance, the thickness of the chicken, and the desired level of crispiness you want to achieve.
Equipment
- Power XL Air Fryer
Ingredients
- Two chicken breasts- Medium size
- 2 tablespoon Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon Mozzarella cheese
- 4 strips Bacon- Cooked
- 2 teaspoons Lemon-pepper seasoning
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
- Lemon Wedges (For Garnishing)
- Fresh Parsley (For Garnishing)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts with a knife from the center so the breast has the same thickness on both sides.
- Take cream cheese and spread it inside the chicken breast.
- Add mozzarella cheese to the chicken breast.
- Place 2 bacon strips inside each chicken breast and roll up to close the ends of the chicken breasts. You can use toothpicks or skewers to tighten the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Season the stuffed chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Put the mozzarella stuffed chicken breast in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 400 F. Give the breasts a flip and cook further for 15 minutes.
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