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Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breast

Tender and juicy Fajita Stuffed Chicken with peppers is the type of healthy chicken dinner your family has been craving. The fajita-style chicken is loaded with sauteed bell peppers, onions, a touch of garlic and a Mexican cheese blend.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

For Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion sliced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper sliced
  • ½ medium yellow bell pepper sliced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 4 whole boneless & skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
  • chopped parsley to garnish
  • lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • In a small plate/bowl combine the spices for fajita seasoning; chili powder, paprika, cu in, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in an ovenproof large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers; saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared fajita seasonings. Cook the veggies and spices for another 30 seconds and allow the fajita stuffing to cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the chicken breasts for stuffing. Cut the chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket making sure the chicken breast is not cut all the way through.
  • Rub the fajita seasoning evenly on the inside and outside of the chicken breasts.
  • Stuff the chicken pocket with about 2 tablespoons of prepared fajita stuffings, top it with a layer of cheese, and seal the chicken with a toothpick.
  • Heat the same skillet with the remaining olive oil. Add the chicken gently and sear the chicken to golden on both sides for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and serve the fajita stuffed chicken with some greens and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Select chicken breasts that are similar in size for even cooking. 
  • Don’t cut all the way through the chicken when making the pocket. 
  • Use any color or combination of bell peppers. 
  • Use an oven save pan.
  • Use toothpicks to secure the filling into the chicken if desired. Remove the toothpicks before serving. 
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken. It should read 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 1mg