Tomato-Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Tomato-Cheese Stuffed Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and basil. Cooked in the air fryer, it makes a flavorful high-protein dinner for four.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Meat thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- toothpicks
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3 minutes.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Cut a deep horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Do not cut completely through the chicken.
- Divide the tomato and cheese filling evenly among the pockets.
- Secure each opening with toothpicks.
- Lightly coat the chicken breasts with olive oil spray.
- Arrange the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 20–25 minutes.
- Turn the chicken carefully halfway through cooking.
- Check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- Rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove every toothpick before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the stuffed chicken with roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, pasta, rice, or a fresh green salad. Tomato sauce also works well alongside the melted cheese filling. Browse our Side Dish recipes and Salad recipes for suitable accompaniments.Recipe Notes
Drain the diced tomatoes thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from escaping into the air fryer basket. Choose chicken breasts of a similar size so they cook evenly. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat rather than directly into the hot filling.Variations
Replace mozzarella with cheddar, provolone, feta, or goat cheese. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, chili flakes, or fresh herbs to the filling. Explore our Cheese recipes, Chicken recipes, and Spices & Seasoning recipes for more ideas.Wine Advice
A lightly oaked Chardonnay complements the mozzarella and juicy chicken. A light Pinot Noir pairs well with the tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 stuffed chicken breast | Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 61 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 560 mg | Sugar: 2 g