Air Fryer Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
• 4 Oz. cream cheese 1/2 block 
• 1/2 Cup colby jack cheese shredded 
• 1/2 Cup pepper jack cheese shredded 
• 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese shredded 
• 1/2 Cup cooked bacon chopped
• 1 Cup spinach fresh, chopped
• 1 Tsp. garlic minced
• 1 Tsp. smoked paprika 
• 1/2 Tsp. salt
• 1/2 Tsp. pepper
• 1/2 Cup bocconcini mini mozzarella balls

INSTRUCTIONS

• Make about 6 slits across the top of each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. 
• In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except the bocconcini and mix well. 
• Fill each slit with the cheese mixture and top with a couple bocconcini balls. 
• Place each chicken breast in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil or non stick cooking spray.  Place the basket in the air fryer. 
• Set the air fryer for 360 degrees F for 15 minutes.  Check for doneness, if not completely cooked, cook for an additional minute or two.