Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites — Cooks of all levels can rejoice with this broccoli cheddar chicken bites recipe!

These bites are perfect for a party or a quick and easy meal. And they’re so good, no one will ever guess they take less than 10 minutes to make.

Cheddar chicken bites are a great way for your kids to eat broccoli. The chicken is covered in a cheesy sauce and cooked until crispy, and the broccoli is cooked until tender. These little bites are perfect for a quick and easy dinner or as an appetizer for your next party.

What Are Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites?

Broccoli and cheese are two of the most common combinations in the world, and broccoli is great for you. So it becomes impressive when you combine these two with chicken wrapped in the biscuit dough!

A great snack, appetizer, or light lunch or dinner!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites

Here are the simple ingredients to make air-fried broccoli and cheddar cheese bites.

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast: Sliced into bite-sized pieces.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Creamy base for added flavor and moisture.
• Milk: Adds creaminess and richness to the mixture.
• Butter: Adds richness and enhances flavor.
• Minced Garlic: Adds savory depth to the filling.
• Broccoli Florets: Adds texture and a pop of color to the filling.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Provides gooey, cheesy goodness.
• Sea Salt or Kosher Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
• Black Pepper: Adds a subtle heat and depth of flavor.
• Garlic Powder: Enhances the garlic flavor in the filling.
• Lawry’s Seasoning: Adds savory flavor and depth.
• Grand Crescent Rolls: Flaky pastry dough for wrapping the filling.
• Egg: Used as an egg wash to help brown and seal the pastry.

How To Make Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites

Here are the simple steps to make Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites.

Heat a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan and add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the milk and cream of chicken soup. Whisk to combine, then place chicken breast inside—cover and cook for 15 minutes. 

Chop broccoli florets into ¼” pieces.  Remove the chicken from the pan and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese to the pan and stir until melted. 

Shred the chicken, then add chopped broccoli, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Pour the mixture into the cheese sauce and stir well to combine. Turn off the heat. 

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes. Roll out crescent roll dough. Separate into the pre-cut triangles. Fuse 2 triangles to form a rectangle and pinch the seams to seal. Use a pizza cutter and cut each rectangle in half to make two squares.  Add about  ⅓ cup of chicken mixture to the center of each square. Gather the edges over the filling and pinch to seal. Form into a ball. 

Prepare egg wash by whisking the egg with 2 tbsp of water. Brush each dough round with egg wash and sprinkle with salt (optional). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.  Place into the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes.

Pro Tips For Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites

• Chicken: If you do not want to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, another option would be to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You can also use rotisserie chicken and then shred it.
• Size: Try to make all the chicken bites the same size so they all cook up at about the same time.
• Topping: For even more flavor, brush the crescent rolls as they bake with melted butter and garnish with some freshly grated parmesan cheese.
• Crowding: For best results, do not crowd your air fryer basket. Otherwise, the dough will not get fully cooked. Be sure to leave plenty of space around the rolls so they cook up to perfection.

Can You Double This Recipe

Yes, if you are looking for a great appetizer or a crowd-pleaser, this recipe can easily be doubled. You will have to cook the Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Bites in batches, but the recipe will work precisely the same whether you double or triple the recipe.

How Many Will This Recipe Make

Depending on how much filling you use, you can average about 12 to 15 chicken bites per chicken bite.

Can I Freeze These?

I have not found that the biscuit dough freezes well, so for best results, I would cook them when you want to eat them.

But you can make, cook, and then freeze them. Cook them per the recipe directions, then place them onto a cooking tray, place the baking tray into the freezer, and freeze until frozen solid. Then, remove and place them into a freezer bag.

When you want to eat some of them, place them frozen into the air fryer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting. They will last in the freezer for about 1 to 2 months.

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