If you are looking for a delicious twist on your regular chicken breast recipe, try making air fryer stuffed chicken breast with spinach.
It is easy to make and uses only a few ingredients, but the result is tender and moist chicken with a creamy and cheesy spinach filling.
You can serve this chicken dish with any side you like, such as rice, potatoes, vegetables, and/or a salad, for a meal worth sharing with others.
Ingredients
To make these stuffed chicken breasts, here are the ingredients you will need:
- Chicken breasts – Use chicken breasts that are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Spinach – Fresh spinach for the filling. You can use frozen spinach as well, but thaw it first.
- Cream cheese – Adds creaminess and helps bind the filling. Can be flavored cream cheese if you prefer.
- Feta cheese – Or use shredded mozzarella instead.
- Oil – Some for the filling and some for brushing the outside of the chicken. We like to use avocado oil.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor.
- Granulated garlic – Or garlic powder; for extra flavor. Adjust the amount to taste
- Paprika – Adds extra flavor and color to the chicken breasts.
- Black pepper – Adds a hint of spice.
- Coriander – Optional; adds a subtle earthy flavor.
Recipe Tips
- The chicken breasts should all be about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t cut the chicken breasts all the way through. Otherwise, it’ll be difficult to add the filling.
- Be sure to drain the spinach and squeeze out excess water.
- Adjust the amount of salt you add depending on the saltiness of the filling.
- It’s important not to overfill the breasts, or too much of the filling may spill out during cooking.
- You can secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the filling in place.
- Place the chicken breasts into the air fryer in a single layer without overlapping so they cook evenly.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts and your air fryer. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
First, blanch the spinach in a pot of boiling water. Then, squeeze out any excess moisture and chop it.
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling.
Next, cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Then spoon the filling evenly into the pockets and close them with toothpicks.
In a small bowl, combine the oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Then evenly brush the outside of the chicken breasts with the mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celcius). When it’s hot, place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer in one even layer.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, then flip, and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is bubbly.
The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). The exact cooking time can vary.
When it’s done, remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest for a couple of minutes. Then serve the chicken breasts whole or sliced with side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have leftover chicken, allow it to cool, then store it in a sealed container in the fridge. The chicken will last in the fridge for up to 3 days, but we recommend eating it sooner rather than later.
You can choose to reheat it in the air fryer or the microwave – it kind of depends on whether the leftovers are cut into pieces or were left whole when served.
Whole stuffed chicken breasts work better in the air fryer, whereas cut pieces work better in the microwave. The microwave can make chicken rubbery, though, so keep an eye on it.
What to Serve These Chicken Breasts With
There are loads of great sides you can serve with this chicken breast recipe.
- Potatoes: We like fingerling potatoes or baby potatoes, but you can also make Hasselback potatoes, scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes, or French fries.
- Rice: If you’re not a fan of potatoes, you can make some rice. Wild rice is great with spinach and cheese-stuffed chicken breasts, or you could try Greek rice.
- Vegetables: There are lots of different vegetables you can serve with the chicken, such as air fried broccoli, green beans, or even air fryer bacon-wrapped asparagus. Of course, steamed or oven-roasted vegetables are also an option.
- Salad: A leafy green salad, Greek salad, or potato or pasta salad all work well.
Related Recipes
Liked the recipe? Here are some other air fryer chicken recipes – many of which are made with chicken breast:
- Frozen Chicken Kiev in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast (Classic Recipe)
- Honey Garlic Chicken in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Chicken Breast and Potatoes (Combo Recipe)
- Frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu in the Air Fryer
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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled; or shredded mozzarella
- 1 ½ tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coriander, ground (optional)
For The Wet Rub
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blanch the chopped spinach in a pot of boiling water for about 1 minute. Then remove the spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture.1 cup spinach
- In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, granulated garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground coriander (optional). Mix well to form a smooth filling.2 tablespoons feta cheese, 1 ½ tablespoons cream cheese, ½ teaspoon granulated garlic, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon coriander, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.2 chicken breasts
- Spoon the filling evenly into the pockets and close the sides of the chicken breasts. You can use toothpicks to secure them if needed.
- In a small bowl, mix together the oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with oil and spice mixture.1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer in one layer.
- Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 10-12 minutes. Then flip the chicken breasts over and cook for another 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is bubbly. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts and your air fryer. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and allow them to rest for a few minutes. Then serve them whole or sliced with sides of your choice.
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Notes
- The chicken breasts should be roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Adjust the amount of salt you add depending on the saltiness of the filling.
- Don’t cut the chicken breasts all the way through. Otherwise, it’ll be difficult to add the filling.
- Don’t overfill the chicken breasts, or too much of the filling may spill out during cooking.
- You can secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the filling in place.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer in a single layer without overlapping so they cook evenly.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
