Description
Crispy air-fried chicken breasts stuffed with creamy cottage cheese for a high-protein, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix cottage cheese with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cottage cheese mixture.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Air fry for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture.
- Secure stuffed chicken with toothpicks if needed.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, stuffed chicken, high protein, cottage cheese recipe