Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Chicken
This low-carb air fryer caprese stuffed chicken recipe is not only really flavorful, it comes together very easily. The best part is it cooks in under 30 minutes! Baking instructions are included in the blog post as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 roma tomato, sliced (I used 4 slices)
- 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced approximately 1/4-inch thick (I used 4 slices)
- 6 fresh basil leaves (more or less)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Instructions
Prepare the caprese stuffed chicken:
- Slice a wide pocket into the thick side of each chicken breast, cutting almost to the other side but not all the way through. Open the butterflied chicken. Drizzle with the chicken evenly with oil and season with salt & pepper.
- On the right half of each chicken breast, layer the mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and the fresh basil.
- Carefully fold the left side of the butterflied chicken over the right and seal it with 2-4 toothpicks.
- Season the top of each breast with Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt & pepper.
- Spray cooking spray on top of each seasoned chicken breast
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Line the basket with a air fryer liner or foil. Add the prepared stuffed chicken breasts.
- Cook 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving (if using).
Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Add the prepared stuffed chicken breasts.
- Cook 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving (if using).