Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
Description
This recipe begins by softening a mix of mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and onions in olive oil, creating a tender vegetable filling with nuanced flavors. Each chicken breast is butterflied or pounded to an even thickness to allow for stuffing and even cooking. The cooked vegetable mixture is spooned onto the chicken, then topped with shredded pepper jack cheese which melts during baking, enriching the filling with a creamy, slightly spicy note.
The seasoned chicken breasts are carefully folded to enclose the filling and secured with toothpicks to prevent leakage during baking. A dusting of Cajun seasoning on the surface enhances the smoky and spicy taste profile typical of Cajun cuisine.
This stuffed chicken works well as a stand-alone entrée served alongside simple sides like rice, salad, or steamed vegetables. The combination of soft cooked chicken, cheesy filling, and peppery vegetables provides satisfying textures and complementary flavors for an appealing main course.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 medium white mushrooms sliced, or cremini mushrooms
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 medium white onion diced
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers (red and green), and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened but not fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- If your chicken breasts are thick, use a sharp knife to butterfly each breast by slicing them in half horizontally, without cutting all the way through, so they open like a book. Alternatively, pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Spoon the cooked vegetable mixture evenly onto each chicken breast. Top each with a generous pinch of shredded pepper jack cheese. Carefully fold the chicken breast over the filling, making sure the edges meet to enclose the stuffing. Secure each breast with toothpicks.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle each breast evenly with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Place 1 tablespoon of salted butter on top of each chicken breast.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Check the temperature at the thickest part of the chicken.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and discard the toothpicks. Serve the chicken whole, or slice each breast in half or into 1-inch slices for easier serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1024mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2030IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 34.6mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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