This easy recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Breast stuffed with a combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and veggies is full of flavor!
It's also incredibly simple to make, which means more time spent with loved ones around the dinner table.
Check out all the other Air Fryer Recipe ideas for even more delicious recipes.
Whether you’re whipping up something special for your family or just need a tasty recipe for busy weeknights, this simple chicken recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
The air fryer helps make cooking easier and faster and the final result for this recipe is a crispy stuffed chicken breast everyone is going to love!
Looking for more Air Fryer Chicken Recipes? Try my Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Wrapped in Bacon, and even my Chicken Skewers. Yum!
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Air Fryer Tips for Beginners
- Just like an oven, preheating your air fryer before cooking can help achieve better results. Most air fryers have a preheat function, so allow it to warm up for a few minutes before adding your food.
- To ensure even cooking, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Leave enough space for the hot air to circulate around the food, allowing it to crisp up properly.
- Shake or flip the food halfway through the cooking process. This will help achieve a crispy exterior on all sides.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Use regular breadcrumbs if you don't have panko breadcrumbs.
- Real bacon bits can be substituted for the strips of bacon.
- Cooked spinach would also be a great addition to the filling!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, half of the spices, diced peppers, and chopped bacon to a mixing bowl and fully incorporate. Set aside.
- Step 2: Cut along the side of the breast to form a pocket in the middle. Do not slice all the way through the chicken breast.
- Step 3: Fill the pocket of chicken with the cream cheese filling, evenly distributed between the three breasts. Set aside.
- Step 4: In one bowl, mix the remaining spices with the cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs into a wash. In a final bowl, add the panko.
- Step 5: Dredge the breast to fully coat through the cornstarch, then egg wash, and finally the panko. Keep the filling in as you coat each breast.
- Step 6: Place the breast in an oil-sprayed air fryer basket. Then spray the top of the breast with oil. Filling pocket facing up. Press down slightly to form a flat bottom.
- Step 7: Cook at 350°F for 18 minutes or until fully cooked. Once cooked, remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Make it a Meal
- Add a couple of sides with this stuffed chicken breast and you'll have a delicious meal! Try with Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese, Panera Copycat Mac & Cheese, and Air Fryer Garlic Bread.
- Check out my other recipe for Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Basil.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until heated through.
Freezing Tips
- Allow the chicken breasts to fully cool before wrapping in plastic wrap then placing in a freezer safe container to freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator over night then reheat in the air fryer until heated through.
Top Tip
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it incorporates well with the other filling ingredients.
- Check the internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer. Chicken is safe at 165°F.
Close the edges of the chicken breasts with toothpicks to help keep the filling in.
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- Check out my other recipe for Chicken Air Fryer Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Lasagna Stuffed Chicken.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 pieces cooked bacon chopped
- 2 bell peppers any color, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 3 large chicken breasts
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko crumbs seasoned or plain
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, shredded cheese, half the spices, diced peppers, and chopped bacon to a mixing bowl and fully incorporate. Set aside.
- Cut along the side of the breast to form a pocket in the middle. Don't cut all the way through like you would when butterflying, just a slit in the middle.
- Fill the pocket of the chicken with the cream cheese filling, evenly distributing between the 3 breasts.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining spices with the cornstarch.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs into a wash.
- In a final bowl, add the panko.
- Dredge the breast to fully coat through the cornstarch, then egg wash, and finally the panko. Keep the filling in as you coat each breast.
- Place the breast in an oil-sprayed air fryer basket with the filling pocket facing up. Press down slightly to form a flat bottom. Then spray the top of each breast with oil.
- Cook at 350°F for 18 minutes or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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