Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A delicious, healthy way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish! Our fajita stuffed chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family. This dish is packed with flavor and only takes minutes to prepare. Serve this dish at your next party or simply enjoy it as a quick and healthy dinner.

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Expect to watch dinner disappear when you make fajita stuffed chicken. It’s a delicious way to enjoy your favorite flavors without having to leave the comfort of your own home. You can impress all of your friends with this easy-to-make dish that will have them begging for more.

This is one of those recipes that everyone should know how to make because it’s so versatile and customizable, but also simple enough for anyone who wants an easy weeknight meal or something special they can serve at dinner parties.

What Should I Serve with Stuffed Chicken?

Fajita stuffed chicken can easily be a meal on its own. However, if you want to take this meal over the top, it is great to combine it with other items.

I would serve it with homemade refried beans and Mexican rice, and a side of warm tortillas is a good idea too. This goes great with this cheesy Mexican pasta recipe, and a side of this Mexican corn salad.

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken breasts
• ¼ onion
• ¼ red bell pepper
• ¼ yellow bell pepper
• ¼ orange bell pepper
• ¼ green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

Optional: If you prefer a bit more heat, add jalapeno slices to the rest of the vegetables added to your stuffed chicken.

Handy Kitchen Tools

• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Large skillet
• Tongs
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons

How To Make Fajita Stuffed Chicken

Slice the onion and bell pepper into strips and then set them aside.

Pat the chicken breasts dry, then slice along one side cutting through to the middle but leaving the outside intact.

In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Season the chicken breasts on both sides and inside the middle then set them aside.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with any seasoning left from the chicken, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

Remove the vegetables and pour into the bowl with cream cheese and shredded cheese blend.

Stir the cream cheese mixture together until well combined.

Scoop the cheese mixture into the opening in each chicken breast.

Add additional oil to the skillet, then place the stuffed chicken breasts into the skillet over medium heat.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and has reached at least 165°F at the thickest part of the chicken breasts.

Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for Stuffing Chicken Breasts?

Have you never served stuffed chicken before? If not, you might need a few tips to make sure it turns out perfectly. Below are my top tips for success.

• Butterfly the Chicken: To stuff the chicken breast, you need to butterfly the chicken. This means that you are going to cut the chicken in half, length wise, but not cutting all the way through. You do not want to make 2 halfs. This is a really simple process. You just need a sharp knife. Cut into the chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through. Then open it up like a book. You can then fill it with your cheese mixture.
• Make sure that your cheese mixture is well seasoned. This will help to add flavor to the chicken. Adding vegetables to the mixture helps, but you could also add a bit of the seasoning blend too.
• Use a meat thermometer. Make sure that your chicken is cooked all the way through before serving. You can do this by using a meat thermometer. The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest point before serving for safety.

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📖 Recipe

Yield: 4

Cheesy Fajita Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Turn basic chicken breasts into a delicious meal with this cheesy fajitas stuffed chicken breasts recipe! The perfect addition to your weeknight menu!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken breasts
• ¼ onion
• ¼ red bell pepper
• ¼ yellow bell pepper
• ¼ orange bell pepper
• ¼ green bell pepper
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Slice the onion and bell pepper into strips and then set them aside.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry, then slice along one side cutting through to the middle but leaving the outside intact.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. Season the chicken breasts on both sides and inside the middle then set them aside.
5. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
6. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and season with any seasoning left from the chicken, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
7. Remove the vegetables and pour into the bowl with cream cheese and shredded cheese blend.
8. Stir the cream cheese mixture together until well combined.
9. Scoop the cheese mixture into the opening in each chicken breast.
10. Add additional oil to the skillet, then place the stuffed chicken breasts into the skillet over medium heat.
11. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and has reached at least 165°F at the thickest part of the chicken breasts.
12. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Notes

Add your own preferred cheeses to make it extra gooey.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 582Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1625mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 52g