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Taco Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Taco Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and unique easy weeknight dinner! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a boldly seasoned cream cheese mixture that will really make your mouth water. Make this family favorite for dinner tonight!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 426 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4.5 ounces chopped green chiles 1 can
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ cup salsa
- cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- On the thick side of the chicken breast, cut a long pocket, as deep as possible without cutting through to the other side. Season each side of the chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning.
- In a bowl, stir together 1 cup Mexican cheese, cream cheese, green chiles, and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Stuff each chicken breast with ¼ of this mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add each chicken breast to the pan and sear until both sides are golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Remove from the heat, spoon the salsa over the chicken and top with cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
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Notes
- Storage: Store taco stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Store taco stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute any cheese you like!
- You can secure the stuffed chicken breasts together with toothpicks if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1239mg
(52%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
955IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 955IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.