Description
This Fajita Stuffed Chicken Recipe combines the flavors of fajitas in a juicy chicken breast. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of bell peppers, onions, and cheese, then baked to perfection. A delicious and satisfying dish for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice chicken: Slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, sauté the peppers and onion with spices until tender.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each chicken breast with sautéed vegetables and cheese, then secure with toothpicks.
- Bake: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and fajita seasoning for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- Serve with rice, guacamole, or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
