Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken — Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken is a great dish to serve for any occasion. It’s so easy to make, too! You can have it in the oven, under the broiler, or air-fried. The best part is that you can customize your stuffing with any ingredients you want! I added broccoli, garlic powder, and salt to this recipe because they are all healthy foods. But feel free to add in some bacon bits if you’re feeling extra hungry!
Do you love cheese? Have you ever had a fried chicken sandwich before? If so, then the Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a recipe for you!
This dish is a great alternative to traditional fried chicken because it’s lightened up with air fryers. It has broccoli in the middle which provides fiber and nutrients. You can also add vegetables like onion, garlic, carrots, celery and corn making this an all-in-one meal that will fill your stomach with flavor. Make this today for dinner or even lunch if you’re looking for some variety!
The best part about this recipe is that it only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish! This is a reallly declious Air Fryer Chicken Recipe!
Some of my other favorite Air Fryer Chicken Recipes are AIR FRYER TANDOORI CHICKEN LEGS, AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S FROZEN MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN, EASY AIR FRYER CHICKEN SANDWICH (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT), and AIR FRYER RANCH CHICKEN.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
- Chicken Breast
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Broccoli
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
How To Make Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Start by laying out the chicken on a cutting board. Liberally season your chicken, with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Then use a knife and cut a hole into the side of the chicken. To make the filling: Diced the broccoli into small pieces.Then add it to a microwave-safe bowl and add about 2 tablespoons of water, place the bowl, holding the broccoli and water in the microwave, and set the time for 1 minute. (this will steam the broccoli)
Remove the broccoli from the microwave and mix in the cheese, mix well.
Then use your fingers and stuff your chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture.I used toothpicks to keep the filling in.
Spray the inside of your basket or your air fryer tray with olive oil and place the chicken breasts on top.
Spray your chicken GENEROUSLY with olive oil spray and then set the time for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F.
After checking your chicken, with the meat thermometer, and if it isn’t 165 degrees F, return to air fryer spray again with olive oil. Set the timer for another 5 minutes. After the additional 5 minutes, use your meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is fully cooked.
Why this is so good
- This is a flavorful dish that you can make in minutes! There I nothing easier!
- Great ingredients, it’s so good. Since it already includes your vegetables, you can just serve it with a salad or a simple rice dish!
What to serve with Cheese Stuffed Chicken
You can easily serve this with a garden salad, or a bowl of rice, some of my favorite Air Fryer Side Dishes are:
How do you know when the Stuffed Chicken Breast is done?
The best way to avoid eating undercooked chicken is by using a digital food thermometer. The internal temperature of stuffed breast, which should be 165*F in order for it to be cooked thoroughly and ready, needs this measure so you can make sure your meal isn’t potentially toxic or one that could cause illness later on after consumption.
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Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken -- Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken is a great dish to serve for any occasion. It's so easy to make, too! You can have it in the oven, under the broiler, or air-fried. The best part is that you can customize your stuffing with any ingredients you want! I added broccoli, garlic powder, and salt to this recipe because they are all healthy foods. But feel free to add in some bacon bits if you're feeling extra hungry!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of Chicken Breast, pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by laying out the chicken on a cutting board. Liberally season your chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Then use a knife and cut a hole into the side of the chicken. To make the filling: Diced the broccoli into small pieces. Then add it to a microwave-safe bowl and add about two tablespoons of water, place the bowl, holding the broccoli and water in the microwave, and set the time for 1 minute. (this will steam the broccoli)
- Remove the broccoli from the microwave and mix in the cheese; mix well.
- Then use your fingers and stuff your chicken breast with the broccoli and cheese mixture. I used toothpicks to keep the filling in.
- Spray the inside of your basket or your air fryer tray with olive oil and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Spray your chicken GENEROUSLY with olive oil spray and then set the time for 12 minutes at 350 degrees F
- After checking your chicken with the meat thermometer, and if it isn’t 165 degrees F, return to air fryer spray again with olive oil. Set the timer for another 5 minutes. After the additional 5 minutes, use your meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is fully cooked.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 954mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 46g
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I made this for dinner tonight. Full of flavor! But the chicken didn’t brown. What can I do to get it to brown?
Your recipe fails to mention the bread crumbs.
Thanks for reading, check out the directions, in the recipe card, it’s listed as Panko Bread Crumbs. Laurie