This air fryer jalapeno popper stuffed chicken recipe is delicious and easy to make. Requiring only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can have this easy keto jalapeno popper chicken breast from the air fryer to the dinner table in 30 minutes.
Why you will love this air fryer jalapeno stuffed chicken recipe
- This chicken breast stuffed with jalapeno popper is a delicious, keto-friendly, high-in protein meal packed with all the flavors of a jalapeno popper without guilt! It combines creamy cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and spicy jalapeno peppers with juicy chicken breast for an incredibly flavorful low carb weeknight dinner. Plus, cooking it in the air fryer makes it a fast dinner the whole family will enjoy.
- If you love cheese then this is about to be on a regular rotation at your yours and a family favorite. The chicken breast comes out tender, moist and delicious.
- Budget-friendly: This meal offers loads of flavor without breaking the bank or compromising on flavor. As a high-protein dish, it guarantees lasting fullness and satisfaction.
- Customizable: keep this recipe healthy and, gluten-free, low carb by ditching breadcrumbs or bacon when you make this dish.
Tools needed
Air fryer
Tooth picks
What you will need
To make this easy jalapeno-stuffed chicken breast in the air fryer, you will need the following handful of ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cream cheese softened: I used full-fat cream cheese, it doesn't have t be Philadephia too, any good brand will work just fine. Mine is from Aldi.
Jalapeno: Substitute with green bell pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Mozzarella: substitute with cheddar cheese
Cajun seasoning: substitute with smoked paprika and any other herbs of choice.
Onion granules: substitute with onion powder
Garlic granules: substitute with garlic powder
Olive oil: substitute with avocado oil or any other high-smoking cooking oil of choice.
Salt and black pepper
How to make jalapeno stuffed chicken in the air fryer
Make the stuffing: to a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, finely chopped jalapeno, mozzarella, garlic granules, onion granules, cajun seasoning and mix to combine then set aside.
Make a pocket in the chicken breast: To make a pocket in the boneless chicken breast, pat the chicken dry with a kitchen paper towel. Then place the chicken breast smooth side of the breast up on a cutting board.
Working on one chicken piece at a time, place one hand flat firmly on the chicken to secure it then with a sharp knife cut horizontally through the middle but stopping before you cut all the way through. (It should look like a butterfly or an opened book at this point) Be careful not to cut through the top, bottom, or opposite side.
Stuff the chicken: divide the filling equally and stuff the chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
Seal the chicken with toothpicks to help secure the filling. That said, it would still ooze out during cooking but that is totally fine.
Brush the stuffed chicken with oil on both sides then season with salt, black pepper, and the remaining cajun seasoning.
Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil then arrange the stuffed chicken in a single layer in the basket.
Air fry for 18- 20 minutes until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C. Flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer to a plate. rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving it. Enjoy!
How to store
Store leftover stuffed chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or the air fryer.
How to serve
This stuffed chicken goes really well with many side dishes. You can pair it with some carbs for a complete meal or keep it super healthy and serve it with everyday salad or steamed veggies.
Here are super few ways to serve this delicious dish
Garlic mashed potatoes
Garlic butter pasta
Cilantro lime rice and many more.
FAQs
Can I substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs
Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs. Flatten it with a meat tenderizer, add the cream cheese filling, and fold it then wrap it in with bacon or secure it with toothpicks. Proceed as instructed above, air fry for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C.
I don't have an air fryer can I bake jalapeno popper stuffed chicken in the oven
Absolutely. Preheat oven to 365F/180C and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Prepare the stuffed chicken as instructed above and arrange it on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C.
Enjoy!
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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
- 100 g Cream cheese
- 3 jalapeno
- ¾ cup mozzarella grated
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Make the stuffing: to a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, finely chopped jalapeno, mozzarella, garlic granules, onion granules, cajun seasoning and mix to combine then set aside.
- Make a pocket in the chicken breast: To make a pocket in the boneless chicken breast, pat the chicken dry with a kitchen paper towel. Then place the chicken breast smooth side of the breast up on a cutting board.
- Working on one chicken piece at a time, place one hand flat firmly on the chicken to secure it then with a sharp knife cut horizontally through the middle but stopping before you cut all the way through. (It should look like a butterfly or an opened book at this point) Be careful not to cut through the top, bottom, or opposite side.
- Stuff the chicken: divide the filling equally and stuff the chicken breast with the cream cheese filling.
- Seal the chicken with toothpicks to help secure the filling. That said, it would still ooze out during cooking but that is totally fine.
- Season the chicken: Brush the stuffed chicken with oil on both sides then season with salt, black pepper, and the remaining cajun seasoning.
- Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil then arrange the stuffed chicken in a single layer in the basket smooth side down.
- Air fry for 18- 20 minutes until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C. Flipping the chicken halfway through cooking time.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer to a plate. rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving it. Enjoy!
Nutrition
And there you have it, a simple and delicious air fryer boneless chicken recipe you can make at home in 15 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @cheapchickenrecipes on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest or make it on Tiktok. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox every week.
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