Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful dish where chicken breasts are filled with seasoned peppers, onions, and cheese, inspired by classic fajita ingredients. It’s juicy, cheesy, and loaded with Tex-Mex flair. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
🌶️ Fajita Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or guacamole
Instructions:
- Prep the chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the inside and outside with salt, pepper, and a bit of fajita seasoning.
- Sauté the filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté bell peppers and onion for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle with the rest of the fajita seasoning and stir well.
- Stuff the chicken:
- Fill each chicken breast with the sautéed peppers/onions and about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear and bake:
- Sear the stuffed chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side to brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven (or use a baking dish) and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Serve:
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro or lime if desired, and enjoy!
Would you like a version of this recipe that’s low-carb, dairy-free, or cooked in the air fryer?