Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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These air fryer stuffed chicken breasts are bursting with flavor! They're filled with a mouthwatering mixture of prosciutto, bell pepper, spinach, and feta and coated with a Parmesan crust. Air fryers do a terrific job with meat, and you don't have to turn on your oven. Enjoy these stuffed chicken breasts alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread, or cut them into 1/2-inch slices and serve them as a hearty appetizer.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup diced red onion

  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

  • ½ cup diced fresh mushrooms

  • ½ cup chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 4 slices prosciutto

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¾ cup fine dry bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • avocado oil cooking spray

Directions

  1. Make filling: Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and garlic; continue stirring until spinach is slightly wilted. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in feta cheese, breaking up any large pieces.

  3. Prepare chicken: Pat chicken dry and place on a cutting board. Cut a pocket in each breast by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the breast and slicing parallel to the cutting board, leaving about 1 inch at each tip. Be careful not to cut all the way through the thinnest edge of the breast.

  4. Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) if preheating is recommended by the manufacturer.

  5. Separate prosciutto slices and place onto a clean surface. Place 2 tablespoons filling onto each slice; roll prosciutto around filling to create an oblong bundle. Tuck one bundle into each sliced chicken breast and close the opening with a few toothpicks.

  6. Place beaten egg into a shallow bowl. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into beaten egg, then dredge in bread crumb mixture. Spray both sides with cooking spray and place into the air fryer basket.

  7. Cook chicken in the preheated air fryer until browned, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of meat should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Recipe Tips

A 5.8-quart air fryer will accommodate four medium (or three large) chicken breasts. A smaller air fryer may require cooking in batches.

Larger chicken pieces may take longer to cook; smaller pieces may take less time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

407 Calories
24g Fat
10g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 886mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 305mg 23%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 334mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.