Here is a delicious, juicy, and comforting recipe for Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Homestyle Gravy — crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor.
🍗 Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast with Homestyle Gravy
Serves: 2–4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Total Time: ~35–40 min
⭐ Ingredients
For the Stuffed Chicken
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped cooked bacon or sun-dried tomatoes in the filling
For the Seasoning Rub
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the Homestyle Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk (or cream)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning or a splash of soy sauce for color
🍴 Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, mix together:
- Cream cheese
- Mozzarella
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket on the side of each breast (do not cut through).
- Stuff generously with the filling.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Rub the outside of each breast with oil and the seasoning rub.
3. Air Fry the Chicken
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place stuffed breasts in the basket (leave space between them).
- Air fry 18–25 minutes, depending on size, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Larger breasts may take closer to 25 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
🥣 4. Make the Homestyle Gravy
- In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk 1–2 minutes to form a golden roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add milk and simmer until thick and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning (optional).
🍽️ 5. Serve
- Slice stuffed chicken breasts.
- Spoon warm homestyle gravy generously over the top.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, green beans, or roasted veggies.
💡 Tips for Success
- Don’t overstuff—too much filling can leak in the air fryer.
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Make gravy while the chicken cooks to save time.
- For extra browning, lightly spray chicken with cooking spray before air frying.