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Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breast {Air Fryer}

This air fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breast has everything you love about pizza all rolled up into a pepperoni filled cheesy chicken dish with a dash of cajun spice! Made in just 30 minutes with 5 simple ingredients, it's a fun, quick, and easy low-carb meal that your whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 474kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup pepperoni slices
  • 6 ounces mozzarella slices thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Get your air fryer ready by preheating it to 400°F.
  • Using a small sharp knife, cut pockets/slits in the side of each chicken breasts, ¾ of the way in.
  • Season the outside of the chicken breasts with the cajun seasoning.
  • Stuff each chicken breast with ¼ cup of pizza sauce, pepperoni slices and about 1 to 2 mozzarella slices. You shouldn't have to use toothpicks to secure them but if you need to, do so.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket then spray them with a bit more cooking spray.
  • Put the basket into the air fryer and cook for 17 to 20 minutes. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165°F to ensure that it's cooked.

Notes

  1. Pat the chicken dry. Pat the chicken dry to remove any excess moisture before sprinkling it with cajun seasoning. This helps create a better texture when it’s air fried.
  2. Don't crowd your air fryer. The chicken breasts must be placed in the air fryer in a single layer to properly cook. So if you make more than 4 breasts you may need to cook them in batches.
  3. Temp the chicken. To ensure that chicken is fully cooked, use a digital instant-read thermometer to make sure that it has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 1112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1113IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg