Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

air fryer stuffed chicken breast

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Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with fragrant basil pesto, creamy feta cheese, and garlic! 30 minutes is all it takes to make these easy, awesome Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breasts.

how do you stuff a chicken breast?

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What You'll Need

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Butterfly the Chicken

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Stuff the Chicken

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Season

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Cook

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Enjoy!

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