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This easy Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight! Naturally gluten free, low carb, and bursting with cheesy, spicy flavor!
This Stuffed Chicken Breast is cooked to perfection in the air fryer for an easy, low-carb meal! Incredibly juicy chicken packed full of sharp cheddar cheese, spicy jalapenos, and soft cream cheese. Covered in taco seasoning, this super flavorful dish will be on repeat in your kitchen!
Spicy jalapenos are perfectly balanced with the creamy cheese mixture, adding tons of flavor without letting the spice overwhelm the whole chicken breast. The air fryer makes this meal super quick and ready to eat in just about 15 minutes! Impressive enough for company, easy enough for a busy Wednesday.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredients
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. For exact measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card.
- Chicken breast – small, skinless, boneless. Make sure yours are similar in size and shape so that they will cook evenly and at the same time.
- Cheddar cheese – shredded. For the best melt and to save a tiny bit of carbs, shred your own cheese from a block. Pepper jack or mozzarella would work as well.
- Cream cheese – softened. You can use full fat or a light version if you choose.
- Jalapeño – fresh, chopped, seeded. For a spicier kick, leave in a few seeds. For a milder kick, replace with a drained can of green chilis.
- Taco seasoning – This keto seasoning works great, or you could use your favorite all purpose seasoning.
You’ll also need toothpicks, spray oil, and an air fryer.
How to Cook Stuffed Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer
This is incredibly simple! Here’s a step-by-step guide for making these juicy, low carb chicken breasts.
Make Filling Mixture & Prep the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese. Once well combined, set aside.
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast can fold open and closed like a book. Be sure to not slice all the way through.
Stuff Chicken Breasts
Spread the cheddar and cream cheese mixture on one side of the chicken breast, then fold the other side over. Be sure to not overfill–Leave room around the edges so it doesn’t spill out so easily.
Season and Cook
Secure with a toothpick to ensure the chicken does not fold open while cooking. Lightly spray or brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle with taco seasoning. Make sure both sides are well covered.
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 minutes, then place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 11-12 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Air fryers may differ, so make sure chicken is safe to eat before removing.
What to Serve with Stuffed Chicken
These Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts would be best served with Avocado Crema and tasty sides like Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice or Mexican Street Corn. To bulk up the meal to serve a crowd, some Fajita Veggies (maybe drizzled with this jalapeno ranch copycat recipe) and some Sweet Corn Salsa with chips can make it extra filling.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
This stuffed chicken recipe should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Make sure to allow it to cool completely before refrigerating. To freeze, wrap each chicken breast 2-3 times in plastic wrap, then toss into a freezer bag. These will keep up to 6 months, but the earlier you eat them, the better the texture will be.
These can be reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or oven. Zap in 30-second increments for the quickest reheating option. To reheat in the air fryer, preheat to 350 degrees and reheat 4-6 minutes or until warmed throughout. For the oven, preheat to 375 and reheat 6-10 minutes.
FAQ’s about Stuffed Chicken Breasts
I recommend cooking stuffed chicken at 375 degrees F. This is hot enough to cook the chicken through without drying out the exterior.
This stuffed chicken breasts only takes 11-12 minutes in the air fryer! Make sure to double check with a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is safe and ready to eat.
Swap out the jalapenos for green chilis, frozen spinach (thawed and wrang dry), chopped sundried tomatoes, thin asparagus, finely chopped broccoli, etc. Different cheeses like havarti, feta, gruyere, or pepper jack can add tons of flavor, too.
More Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Pot Pie
- Easy Keto Chicken Soup
- Chicken Taco Salad Board
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Boats
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breast
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup jalapeno, seeded, chopped
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning, or your favorite all purpose seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the chopped jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese, and set aside.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through)
- BE SURE NOT TO OVERFILL. Spread the cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick.
- Lightly spray or brush the outside of the chicken breast with olive oil and sprinkle the taco seasoning on each side of the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 minutes.
- Place the chicken in a single layer (you may have to do this in batches) in the air fryer and cook for 6 minutes. Check the internal temperature and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
