35 min · 1 serving · @OneStopChop
Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breast rubbed with smoky fajita spices and stuffed with sautéed peppers, onion, cream cheese and melty pepper Jack, finished with lime and cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
- 555 kcal
- 60 g protein
- 12 g carbs
- 29 g fat
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- ½ medium bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ large red onion, sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 28 ml cream cheese
- 28 g pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 tbsp cilantro, to garnish
Steps
- Mix the fajita spices and rub them all over the chicken breast.
- Sauté the peppers, onion and garlic in a little avocado oil until softened.
- Cut a deep pocket into the side of the chicken and fill with cream cheese, the peppers and onion, and pepper Jack.
- Sear the chicken in an oven-safe pan for 2-3 minutes per side, then bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime and cilantro.
More recipes
- Greek Chopped Chickpea Salad — 390 kcal
- Sticky Miso Salmon Rice Bowl — 805 kcal
- Creamy Salmon Avocado Salad — 278 kcal
- Lentil Power Bowl with Tahini — 568 kcal
- High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Pasta — 440 kcal
- Kala Chana Aloo Curry — 350 kcal