Tuscan-Stuffed Chicken with Air-Fried Gnocchi

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

Tuscan-Stuffed Chicken with Air-Fried Gnocchi
cuisine icon Cuisine
Italian American
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Duration
40 Minutes
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Air Fry
cuisine icon Keywords
Air Fryer, Cheese, Chicken, Gnocchi, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Mains, Stuffed Chicken

prep icon Prep Time
20 Minutes
cook icon Cook Time
20 Minutes

serving icon Servings
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder, divided
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb. fresh potato gnocchi
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 12 basil leaves, chiffonade, plus more for serving
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt and pepper, as needed
  • Non-propellant organic olive oil spray
Instructions
  • In a bowl, mix sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian seasoning. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • To butterfly the chicken, place a chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut horizontally through the thickest part of the chicken, starting from one side and stopping about 1/4 inch before the other side, so the breast opens like a book. Ensure one side remains intact to create a pocket for the stuffing. Repeat for the other chicken breast.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Gently open the chicken and compactly stuff the cheese mixture inside the chicken breasts.
  • Spray both sides of the chicken with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 385°F / 195°C for 16-19 minutes, spraying the top with additional olive oil halfway through cooking. Do not flip.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, remaining garlic powder, basil leaves, and cherry tomatoes. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Spread the gnocchi mixture evenly in the second air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 11-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
  • Serve the chicken with the gnocchi, and garnish with extra grated Parmesan and basil leaves. Enjoy!
Previous Next
View all

LIFE happens in the kitchen!

Join the family and upgrade mealtime in an Instant!

Get Cookin'!
Back to top
© 2025 Instant Brands. Powered by Shopify.