If you’re a pizza enthusiast and love experimenting in the kitchen, you’ll adore this air fryer recipe for pizza stuffed chicken. It’s a fun and delicious twist on your typical chicken dinner, incorporating all the flavors of your favorite pizza. And if you don’t have an air fryer, no worries—you can easily make this in your oven too. Let’s dive into this cheesy delight that’s sure to win over any pizza lover!

Why Will You Love this Recipe?

Full of Flavor: This dish packs a punch with Cajun seasoning and all the classic pizza toppings stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts. It’s a whole lot of yum in every bite.
Versatile Cooking Methods: Whether you’re using an air fryer for a quick meal or prefer the traditional oven method, this recipe adjusts beautifully. You get great results either way, with a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center.
Healthier Pizza Option: Enjoy the flavors of pizza in a protein-packed, low-carb form. It’s a guilt-free way to satisfy those pizza cravings without reaching for a slice.

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Recipe Variations

Different Toppings: Feel free to swap out the pepperoni for other pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or even pineapple for a tropical twist.
Cheese Varieties: While Gouda is great, you can also try mozzarella, provolone, or a mix of cheeses for different flavors and textures.
Spice It Up: If you love a little extra heat, add some red chili flakes to the Cajun seasoning for that extra kick that spices up the chicken perfectly.

Tools You’ll Need

Air Fryer
Knife
Toothpicks

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Air Fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken

Author: Laura Bais

This recipe for pizza stuffed chicken breasts not only brings a creative twist to your dinner table but also lets you enjoy the beloved pizza flavors in a new, exciting way. Dive into this cheesy adventure and let your taste buds rejoice!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 432.5 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer
1 Knife
6 Toothpicks

Ingredients

2 chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2.8 oz ketchup
6 slices pepperoni
4 slices Gouda cheese

Instructions

Slice each chicken breast halfway through to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Season the chicken generously with the Cajun seasoning.
Stuff the chicken breasts with ketchup, pepperoni, and cheese. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
In the air fryer, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes. If using an oven, preheat to 430°F (220°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, since the oven does not circulate air like the air fryer does.

Notes

You can make your own Cajun seasoning by mixing smoked paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 432.5kcalCarbohydrates: 16.1gProtein: 41.5gFat: 23.1gSaturated Fat: 12.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 146.5mgSodium: 1.082mgPotassium: 778.3mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 10.5gVitamin A: 4.023IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 448.8mgIron: 2.3mg

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