Taco Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast

Name: Taco Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 lime; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup shredded cheese (pepper jack, cheddar, or mozzarella); 1/2 can black beans; 1/2 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
356 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican, Tex-Mex

Taco Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast

Deacon Rivera

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One of the most flavorful ways to prepare chicken is to stuff it. This Southwest-Inspired Taco Stuffed Chicken Breast is seasoned and filled with cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes and cilantro. An incredibly delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 lime zest, and juice of
2 tbsp olive oil divided
1 cup shredded cheese (pepper jack, cheddar, or mozzarella)
1/2 can black beans drained, rinsed, and pat dry with paper towels
1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen and thawed
1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Place the chicken breast in a ziplock bag together with the taco seasoning, lime juice, zest, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix thoroughly through the bag to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
Once ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the fridge and allow it to sit on the counter for 20 minutes to reach room temp. Cut the chicken breasts lengthways, not going all the way through, just to create pockets for the fillings.
In a medium bowl, combine the cheese, beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. Stuff each with the taco cheese mixture, and seal with a toothpick to prevent the filling from spilling.
Preheat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the taco-stuffed chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. The internal temperature should read 165F.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to about 5 days.
To reheat, microwave 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 1serving Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 639mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 401IU (8%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 207mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	356kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	99mg	33%
Sodium	396mg	17%
Potassium	639mg	14%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	401IU	8%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	207mg	21%
Iron	2mg	11%