Description
This fajita-stuffed chicken breast is juicy, cheesy, and packed with peppers and onions. Low-carb, high-protein, and an easy weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 4 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Lime wedges (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Step: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, chili powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
- Step: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the bell peppers, sprinkle with half of the seasoning mix, and cook for 3 more minutes. Set aside.
- Step: Cut a lengthwise pocket into each chicken breast. Rub the remaining seasoning over the chicken. Stuff each pocket with the pepper mixture and cheddar cheese. Seal with a toothpick inserted diagonally.
- Step: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet and sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Step: Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Step: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Ensure you don’t cut all the way through the chicken when creating pockets. You can also bake the chicken at 375°F for 25-30 minutes if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 483 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1043 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 173 mg