Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken
- January 14, 2020
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This recipe contains all the flavors you love from chicken fajitas but in an easy, healthy, low carb format! Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a simple dish that is definitely dressed to impress!
How’s your New Year been treating you so far?? This year started off very busy, but I’m enjoying every moment of it! I’m slowly getting back into our usual routine and I’m even getting a head start on some Spring Cleaning! I’ve decided to deep clean and organize one room at a time to prevent me from getting too overwhelmed, and so far, it’s working out great!
If you like this recipe, you’ll LOVE these chicken recipes below!
- Roasted Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Cheesy Southwestern Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
Since I’m dedicated to keeping things easy and stress-free this year, I wanted to make sure that my recipes remained simple and stress-free as well! This Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken is an easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy. It combines all the things you love about fajitas but in a healthier, low carb main dish!
This recipe always impresses my family, but is super simple to make. Stuffed chicken recipes are always well received. They look fancy and impressive, but surprisingly they take very little effort to put together. With just a little preparation and the right ingredients, you can easily make these cheesy fajita stuffed chicken breasts and show off your chef skills at the same time!
If you like this recipe, you’ll LOVE these chicken recipes below!
- Roasted Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Cheesy Southwestern Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
HOW SHOULD I CUT MY CHICKEN SO I CAN STUFF IT?
There are a few different ways to stuff your chicken. You can butterfly it (slice lengthwise and fold it out into butterfly wings) or you can pound it out thin, using a meat mallet, or even a rolling pin. You can also slice a little pocket into it. Either way is absolutely fine.
HOW CAN I KEEP THE STUFFING FROM FALLING OUT WHILE THE CHICKEN BAKES?
Using toothpicks to secure the chicken will help to keep all that delicious stuffing on the inside. Simply slide the toothpicks right through the chicken vertically to pinch the chicken together. Just be sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
If you like this recipe, you’ll LOVE these chicken recipes below!
- Roasted Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Cheesy Southwestern Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHEESY FAJITA STUFFED CHICKEN?
Veggies and salad are great options are great options to serve with stuffed chicken breasts. With this Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken recipe, we like to serve it with a side of Spanish rice, salad, quinoa or veggies.
Here are a few side dish recipes that would pair PERFECTLY with this dish!
If you like this recipe, you’ll LOVE these chicken recipes below!
- Roasted Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Cheesy Southwestern Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers
P.S. If you make any of my recipes, I’d love to see them on Instagram so definitely tag me with @beautifuleatsandthings ?.
Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 large chicken breasts
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 6 tbsp shredded Colby jack cheese
- 6 slices Colby jack cheese
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt/pepper to taste
- Optional: freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pound out chicken breasts until thin, or butterfly breasts to split open. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of Colby jack cheese onto each chicken breast. Distribute peppers and onion evenly onto each chicken breast and fold chicken breasts over so filling is inside. Secure with toothpicks, if desired.
- In a small bowl combine cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over each chicken breast and bake for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove from oven and place 1 slice of Colby jack cheese on top of each stuffed chicken breast. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked throughout.
- Before serving, drizzle with lime juice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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