Air Fryer Spinach and Feta Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast — Do you have a picky eater at home? Do they refuse to eat vegetables? If so, this recipe is for them! It combines spinach and feta cheese with an air fryer. This means that the chicken breast will be moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can also use ground beef or pork instead of chicken if you want to make it even healthier!
Air Fryer Spinach and Feta Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast an easy Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast. This stuffed chicken breast recipe is prepared with a few ingredients and air fried to absolute perfection.
If you have never prepared a stuffed chicken breast, oven, or air fryer, it is really easy; It’s not as hard as it appears. The most important part is cutting this chicken, and even that is not that hard.
All stuffed chicken breasts require you to make a pocket for your stuffing. In today’s stuffing, we used feta cheese and spinach, a classic combination. But truly, any combination will work the same way, and you can use the same recipe.
Here are some great air fryer stuffed chicken recipe ideas:
- Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
- Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
- And there are hundreds more…
Ingredients In Air Fryer Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Egg
- Feta Cheese
- Spinach, Cooked and Drained
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Start by butterflying the chicken. This means get a sharp knife and cut the chicken breast in half, leaving about 1/2 inch left on the side so that you can close it up.
- Season your chicken, both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the Feta Cheese and Spinach to the middle of the chicken breast, and then fold up.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Brush the egg wash over the chicken and then coat with the bread crumbs.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Use toothpicks to attach the two sides or place the seam down into the air fryer basket.
- Add some more seasoning on top.
- Spray the chicken breast’s tops with olive oil spray and set them into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 15-20 minutes. The actual time will depend on how thick your chicken breast is.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees before removing it.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Some Common Questions Asked About Air Fryer Chicken
Can you put raw chicken in the air fryer?
Yes, of course. It is just like an oven. What you need to do is add the chicken to the air fryer basket.
Set your air fryer to 350 degrees F, and air fry for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken, and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes longer. Check the chicken’s internal temperature, which should be 165 degrees F, before removing the chicken from the air fryer basket.
How long do you cook a chicken breast in an air fryer?
Place chicken breasts in the air fryer, in a single layer, and cook for 15 minutes, at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting.
Then flip the chicken over and cook an additional 6-9 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F. Do not overcook. Rest 5 minutes before slicing
What To Serve With Air Fryer Air Fryer Spinach and Feta Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Scalloped Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
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Air Fryer Spinach and Feta Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Description
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup spinach, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by butterflying the chicken. This means get a sharp knife and cut the chicken breast in half, leaving about 1/2 inch left on the side so that you can close it up.
- Season your chicken, both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the Feta Cheese and Spinach to the middle of the chicken breast, and then fold up.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
- Brush the egg wash over the chicken and then coat with the bread crumbs.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Use toothpicks to attach the two sides or place the seam down into the air fryer basket.
- Add some more seasoning on top.
- Spray the chicken breast’s tops with olive oil spray and set them into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting for 15-20 minutes. The actual time will depend on how thick your chicken breast is.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees before removing it.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
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