Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is crispy on the outside and filled with mozzarella and a creamy mixture of cheese, corn, garlic, and green chiles. The chicken stays tender and juicy while the cheesy center gets warm and melty.
This is one of those air fryer dinners that looks impressive but uses simple ingredients. The crispy breading and cheesy filling make every bite packed with flavor.
Why I Love Stuffed Chicken Breast
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Chicken Breasts: Slice almost all the way through horizontally, then pound flat for stuffing and rolling.
- Mozzarella: Slices create the melty cheese layer inside the chicken.
- Corn & Green Chiles: Add texture and mild flavor to the filling.
- Cream Cheese: Makes the filling rich and creamy.
- Garlic: Adds savory flavor.
- Mexican Cheese Blend: Adds even more cheesy flavor to the filling.
- Cilantro: Adds freshness.
- Salt & Pepper: Season the filling.
- Flour, Eggs & Breadcrumbs: Create the crispy breaded coating.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Make the Filling: Mix the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chiles, and Mexican cheese until combined.
Stuff and Roll: Layer mozzarella over each flattened chicken breast, spread with the cream cheese mixture, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
Bread the Chicken: Season the flour with salt and pepper. Coat each chicken roll in flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
Air Fry: Place the chicken rolls in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flip and spray again, then cook another 15–20 minutes, or until the center reaches 165°F.
Tips I Found Helpful 💙
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it rolls and cooks evenly.
- Don’t overfill the chicken or the cheese mixture may squeeze out.
- Secure the rolls well with toothpicks, and remember to remove them before eating.
- Leave space between the chicken rolls so the breading can get crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer and cook until the center reaches 165°F.
Questions Readers Ask Most
How do I keep the filling from leaking out?
Don’t overfill the chicken, roll it tightly, and secure it well with toothpicks.
How do I know when stuffed chicken breast is done?
Check the thickest part of the chicken with a meat thermometer. It should reach 165°F.
Can I prepare the stuffed chicken ahead of time?
Yes. You can stuff and roll the chicken ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Bread it just before air frying for the best crispy coating.
Why isn’t my breading getting crispy?
Make sure the chicken rolls aren’t crowded in the basket and lightly spray the breading with cooking spray before cooking and again after flipping.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat it in the air fryer to help crisp the coating again.
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Easy Cheesy Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast is crispy outside and filled with mozzarella and a creamy, cheesy corn and green chile filling.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts, cut 3/4 way through horizontally, then pounded flat into large pieces
- 16 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 (8 Ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (4 ounces) can green chilis
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° for 5 minutes.
- Layout a piece of flattened chicken and layout 2-4 mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chilis, and Mexican cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
- Spread a couple of the cream cheese mixture spoons over the sliced cheese.
- Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as possible without squishing out the filling.
- Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
- In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper, and flour.
- In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs
- In a third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
- Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
- Place the breaded rolls in the air fryer, making sure the rolls are not packed too closely together. You may need to do a second batch.
- Spray the rolls with nonstick cooking spray, then place the air fryer basket back into the air fryer and set it at 375° for 10 minutes.
- Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The temperature should reach 165° when the chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
- Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
Notes
Chicken breasts vary in thickness, so use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The center of each stuffed chicken breast should reach 165°F.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1062Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 318mgSodium: 1698mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 84g
