Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

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This Air Fryer stuffed chicken breast is one of a kind and packed with so much flavor because it uses chicken that is stuffed with spicy cheese and corn filling to create the ultimate meal to serve for any occasion.

This chicken breast in the air fryer is crispy on the outside and is moist and tender on the inside. If you love Air Fryer Chicken you will also love my Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken.

Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

If you are looking for a healthy simple weeknight meal you have come to the right post! You are absolutely going to love this air fryer stuffed chicken! It is stuffed with a delicious cheese and corn filling that is then lightly seasoned to create even more flavor.

In just 30 minutes you will have the perfect meal that your family will be raving about! Pair with some easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Curly fries or some 2 ingredient Air Fryer Naan Bread for a completely delicious meal to serve! 

If you have yet to make air fryer stuffed chicken, now is the time to try it! I promise you it will become one of your favorite meals!  You may also love more of my top rated Air Fryer Recipes

Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

You will love this recipe for so many reasons!

  • Simple to prep.
  • Ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes. 
  • Cooks the chicken evenly, but yet keeps it tender and juicy chicken breast. 
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

What do I need to get started?

  • Chicken breasts – you can get these already flattened, or you can cut them down the side almost completely through, but not quite. butterflying the chicken,
  • Then lay them open, place a piece of parchment paper over them and pound them about a ¼ inch thick.
  • Mozzarella cheese – or you can use  Colby jack or any you prefer 
  • Corn – the whole kernel either frozen, canned, or fresh
  • Green chilis – canned, chopped 
  • Mexican cheese – this is a good cheese blend, but any is fine
  • Cilantro
  • Salt 
  • Pepper 
  • Flour – all-purpose
  • Eggs
  • Breadcrumbs – plain or seasoned

Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

How to Make Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Rolls

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375° for 5 minutes.
  2. Layout a piece of flattened chicken and layout 2-4 mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chilis, and Mexican cheese. 
  4. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined. 
  5. Spread a couple of spoons of the cream cheese mixture over the sliced cheese.
  6. Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as you can without squishing out the filling. 
  7. Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
  8. In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper, and flour.
  9. In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs
  10. In a third small bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
  11. Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
  12. 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.
  13. Spray the rolls with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil, then place the air fryer basket back into the air fryer and set it at 375° for 10 minutes. 
  14. Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray.  Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes.
  15. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.  The temperature should reach 165° when the chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
  16. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish. 
  17. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

Tips Tricks and FAQs

  • Be sure that you check your chicken with a thermometer to make sure it is cooked to at least 165 degrees in the center before serving. Thicker pieces of chicken may take longer. 
  • I love the combination of cheese in this recipe, but you can alternate between different flavors that you love. A good option is adding Colby Jack. 
  • You can often buy chicken breast that is made into filets at a store at the meat counter.  Or, you can cut the breast open horizontally, making sure not to cut completely through. Then place a piece of parchment paper over them and pound them out to a ¼ inch thick.
  • If you prefer, you can fry these in oil, or bake them in a 350° oven for 25 minutes.
Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

How to Store Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How long do chicken breasts take in the air fryer?

When cooking chicken breast in the air fryer that is not stuffed it will take about 18 to 20 minutes to cook. You will want to cook it for 10 minutes and then flip it and cook it for another 8 minutes and then check it. Continue cooking it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

How do you cook real stuffed chicken in an air fryer?

You will want to cook your stuffed chicken in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes. Don’t forget to flip it halfway through cooking. Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165 degrees in the center. Be sure to test the chicken and not the filling of the chicken. 

What can I serve with Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken?

This is delicious served with Mexican cauliflower rice for a healthy side dish or any rice or potato dish like Melting Potatoes or funeral potatoes.  It is also delicious with a side salad.

Cream cheese stuffed chicken breast in air fryer

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

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375° for 5 minutes.
  2. Layout a piece of flattened chicken and layout 2-4 mozzarella cheese slices over the chicken.
  3. Add the cream cheese, corn, garlic, green chilis, and Mexican cheese to a large mixing bowl. 
  4. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined. 
  5. Spread a couple of the cream cheese mixture spoons over the sliced cheese.
  6. Starting on one end, roll up the chicken as tight as possible without squishing out the filling. 
  7. Use toothpicks to close the chicken.
  8. In a large shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper, and flour.
  9. In a separate dish, add the beaten eggs
  10. In a third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
  11. Roll one chicken roll in the flour mixture, then roll in the eggs, and lastly in the bread crumbs.
  12. 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.
  13. 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. 
  14. Flip the rolls over and spray with the nonstick cooking spray.  Return to the air fryer and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes.
  15. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.  The temperature should reach 165° when the chicken is probed in the middle of the roll.
  16. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite side dish. 

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1062Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 318mgSodium: 1698mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 84g

Can I put raw stuffed chicken breast in the air fryer?

Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray. Add in the stuffed chicken breast. Cook for 15 minutes at 390 degrees or until soft and bubbly. Carefully remove and serve.

How long do you air fry a raw stuffed chicken breast?

How Long to Cook Stuffed Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer. You always want to cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. For this recipe, that usually takes between 15 and 18 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breast.

How long does it take for a chicken breast to cook in an air fryer?

How long to cook chicken breasts in the air fryer. Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 370-degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes cooking time, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160-degrees on an instant read thermometer.