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Air Fryer Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Air Fryer Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Indulge in the gooey cheese and herb pesto of this Air Fryer Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken for an easy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 servings
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • tongs
  • Wooden toothpicks (optional, soak in cold water if using)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika or paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 2 slices mozzarella fresh mozzarella ball
  • 2 tablespoon pesto
  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 360F / 180C.
  • Add the chicken breasts to a large bowl. Drizzle on the olive oil, and sprinkle in the sweet paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Rub the oil and spices all over the chicken breasts.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice into the chicken breast horizontally, so you have a pocket. Be careful not to slice all the way through!
  • Place a slice of mozzarella into the pocket, and spoon a tablespoon of pesto over the cheese. If using, add the cream cheese also. It's down to preference, but you can use toothpicks to hold the chicken breast together to help prevent the cheese from oozing out.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer so they have space between them to allow the air to circulate. Air fry at 360F / 180C for 18-20 minutes. Check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the chicken and air fry for longer if required.

Notes

Timings may need to be amended due to the size of your chicken breasts. If they are larger, you may need to add a few more minutes. Add more pesto for even more flavor if you like! Make sure to place the chicken breasts in a single layer with space between them to allow for air circulation. Wooden toothpicks should be soaked in cold water for at least 15 minutes before use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 1mg
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