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Air fryer chicken fillets stuffed with red pesto, pepperoni, and melted cheese

Air Fryer Red Pesto & Pepperoni Stuffed Chicken Fillet

Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with garlic, red pesto, turkey pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese, then seasoned and air-fried until golden and perfectly cooked. This easy high-protein dinner is ready in about 17 minutes and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Air-Fry Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course main course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 558 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb chicken breasts 2 pieces
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp red pesto
  • 2 oz slices turkey pepperoni sliced
  • 3 oz mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice To taste
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions
 

Butterflying and Marinating the Chicken

  • Slice the chicken breast horizontally through the middle, without cutting all the way through. Open it like a book to create a butterfly shape.
  • Rub the ginger-garlic paste evenly over each chicken breast.
  • Rub the red pesto over the chicken

Stuffing the Chicken

  • Layer 5 slices of turkey pepperoni inside each chicken breast.
  • Place sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni.
  • Fold the chicken closed, pressing gently to keep the filling inside.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over both chicken breasts.
  • Brush with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning.

Air Frying

  • Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 17 minutes, or until perfectly golden
  • Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing.
    • Meaningful Masala Tips:
    1- Secure the chicken with toothpicks if needed.
    2- Chicken breasts vary in thickness, so cooking time may need slight adjustment.
    3- Avoid overfilling the chicken to prevent the cheese from leaking out.

Notes

Meaningful Masala Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with vegetables or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 67gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1199mgPotassium: 1086mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2190IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 3mg
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