Air Fryer Pizza-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Juicy chicken breasts bursting with gooey cheese and pepperoni, cooked to crispy perfection in an air fryer—perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 big chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Your favorite pizza sauce (marinara works in a pinch)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and a tablespoon or two of pizza sauce.
- Spritz the outsides with olive oil spray and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Air fry for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tops are golden and cheese is gooey.
- Let rest for 3 minutes before slicing to prevent cheese from oozing out.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or toppings based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 90mg