The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
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 tasty stuffed chicken breasts, here are the ingredients that you will need:
- Chicken breasts – Make sure the chicken breasts are of similar size for even cooking.
- Spinach – Fresh spinach for the filling.
- Cream cheese – Adds creaminess and helps bind the filling. Can be flavored cream cheese if you prefer.
- Feta cheese – Or use shredded mozzarella instead.
- Olive oil – Alternatively, you can use canola oil, avocado oil, or sunflower oil.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor.
- Granulated garlic – For extra flavor. You can substitute with minced fresh garlic if you prefer.
- 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.
- You can season the outside of the chicken breasts with seasonings of choice (e.g. paprika, salt, and pepper) for extra flavor.
- 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.
- 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.
Step by Step Instructions
This section is all about showing you how to make air fryer stuffed chicken breasts. We have included all of the recipe process photos so that you can follow along at home and use the photos as a visual guide.
Of course, you can also jump to the detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
First, preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
Meanwhile, blanch the chopped spinach in a pot of boiling water for about 1 minute. Then remove the spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture.
In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, granulated garlic, black pepper, and ground coriander (optional). Mix well to make a smooth filling.
Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the inside of the pockets with salt (optional – skip if the filling is already very salty).
Spoon the filling evenly into the pockets and close them with the top part of the chicken. You can use wooden toothpicks to secure them if needed.
Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil (also brush your air fryer if food tends to stick to it). You can also season the chicken breasts with spices of your choice if desired.
Then place the stuffed chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer in one layer and air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, flip the chicken breasts over.
Air fry for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is bubbly. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts and your air fryer.
Serve your air fryer stuffed chicken breasts whole or sliced with side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have leftover stuffed chicken breast, 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 Stuffed 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 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 vegetables are also an option.
- Salad: A leafy green salad, Greek salad, or potato or pasta salad all work as well.
Related Recipes
If you liked this stuffed chicken breast recipe, here are some more 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
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 3 chicken fillets
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled; or shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- Meanwhile, 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, black pepper, and ground coriander (optional). Mix well to form a smooth filling.2 tablespoons cream cheese, 3 tablespoons feta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the inside of the pockets with salt (optional – skip if the filling is already very salty).1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 chicken fillets
- Spoon the filling evenly into the pockets and close them with the top part of the chicken. You can use wooden toothpicks to secure them if needed.
- Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil (also brush your air fryer if food tends to stick to it). You can also season the chicken breasts with spices of your choice if desired.1 tablespoons olive oil
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer in one layer and air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, flip the chicken breasts over and cook for another 10-15 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 should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve your air fryer stuffed chicken breasts whole or sliced.
Notes
- The chicken breasts should all be about the same size so they cook evenly.
- You can season the outside of the chicken breasts with seasonings of your choice (e.g. paprika, salt, and pepper) for extra flavor.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
