Description
Delicious air fryer jalapeno popper stuffed chicken breast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture.
- Secure openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place stuffed chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken breasts for an hour before stuffing.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or mozzarella.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, jalapeno popper, stuffed chicken breast, bliss