Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a vibrant fajita-inspired filling, seared to perfection and baked for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each breast with the fajita vegetable mixture and cheese.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.