Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

Easy bacon-wrapped chicken in the air fryer. Amp up the flavor of your boneless, skinless chicken breast with this recipe! The breasts are butterflied, which you can either do yourself or ask your butcher to do it for you. You can then stuff them with cheese and asparagus, wrap them up in a bacon blanket, and air-fry. While they cook, toss a green salad, add a veggie or potato, and some bread, and you'll be enjoying your dinner in no time.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
3 slices Monterey Jack cheese
6 spears fresh asparagus
9 slices bacon
12 wooden toothpicks

Directions

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. To butterfly, slice breasts horizontally through the middle using a sharp knife, beginning at the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
Season both sides with lemon-pepper seasoning. Place 1 slice cheese on each chicken breast. Cut asparagus spears in half and place 4 halves on top of cheese. Roll chicken up and over the cheese and asparagus, keeping the stuffing inside each roll. Wrap each chicken breast with 3 pieces of bacon, using wooden toothpicks to secure the bacon, where it overlaps.
Place each bacon-wrapped breast in the air fryer basket and air-fry for 15 minutes. Turn and cook for 15 minutes more. Test chicken for doneness; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Recipe Tips

You may substitute garlic-lime pepper or seasoned salt for lemon-pepper seasoning.

Air fryers differ by brand in size and performance. This recipe was prepared in a 5.8-quart air fryer. A smaller capacity machine may require two batches.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393	Calories
23g	Fat
2g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 123mg	41%
Sodium 1004mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 42g	85%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 448mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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