Recipe: Zucchini and Basil Stuffed Chicken BreastDescription: A juicy chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful mixture of zucchini, fresh basil, and garlic, cooked to perfection using the Ninja Foodi air crisp function.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 50Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 pieces chicken breast, 1 large zucchini, 0.5 cup basil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Preheat the Ninja Foodi by setting it to the air crisp function at 200 degrees Celsius. In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Prepare the chicken breasts by making a pocket in each one. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini and basil mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary. Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air crisp basket of the Ninja Foodi. Cook the chicken breasts using the air crisp function for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 75 degrees Celsius. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving, removing toothpicks if used.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: AIP-friendly, Ninja Foodi, Gluten-Free, Dairy-FreeThis Zucchini and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 50 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
AIP-friendly
Ninja Foodi
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free

Zucchini and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breast

A juicy chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful mixture of zucchini, fresh basil, and garlic, cooked to perfection using the Ninja Foodi air crisp function.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
September 22, 2025
Zucchini and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breast - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 pieceschicken breast
1 largezucchini

grated

0.5 cupsbasil

chopped

2 clovesgarlic

minced

2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the Ninja Foodi by setting it to the air crisp function at 200 degrees Celsius.

2

In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

3

Prepare the chicken breasts by making a pocket in each one. Be careful not to cut all the way through.

4

Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini and basil mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

5

Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

6

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the air crisp basket of the Ninja Foodi.

7

Cook the chicken breasts using the air crisp function for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 75 degrees Celsius.

8

Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving, removing toothpicks if used.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
276
Calories
11.4g
Fat
11.8g
Carbs
34g
Protein
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