Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breast
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Chicken breast stuffed with fajita-style veggies and cheddar cheese. Simple, easy, and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium bell peppers seeded and sliced
- 4 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- fresh parsley to garnish
- Optional: lime wedges
Fajita seasoning:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp ground cumin
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Instructions
- To a small bowl, mix all the fajita seasoning ingredients.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic together with the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the peppers, then sprinkle with ½ of the fajita mix and cook for 3 minutes more. Set aside.
- Cut a lengthways pocket to each chicken breast. Rub the chicken with the remaining fajita seasoning all over, then stuff the pocket with a spoonful of fajita-pepper mixture and cheddar cheese. Seal with a toothpick by inserting it diagonally, to keep the stuffing in.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sear the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Next, add ¼ cup of water to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Cheese: you may use any other cheese like provolone, mozzarella, or Monterey jack
- Bell peppers: use any colored bell pepper of choice
- This stuffed chicken breast can be cooked in a pan or can also be baked if preferred. If you decide to bake it instead, bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes.
- You will need to cover the pan to allow the chicken to fully cook. Don't try to cook it too quickly over high heat.
- Use fresh garlic if you can. You may use garlic powder if you don't have any fresh garlic.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, microwave in the oven for 60-90 seconds. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 375F. Wrap the stuffed chicken breast in foil, then place in the oven for about 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1breast
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
1033mg
(43%)
Potassium
1096mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2791IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1033mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1096mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2791IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
33 reviews
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