What's for dinner? Healthy fajita veggie-stuffed chicken breast
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Rena Awada, a mother of five and founder of Healthyfitnessmeals, shared her juicy grilled chicken meal that's family friendly and full of flavor and nutrients.
Check out her easy recipe for chicken breast stuffed with fajita-style veggies and cheddar cheese relow.
Fajita-stuffed chicken breast
Ingredients
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
Optional: lime wedges
Fajita seasoning
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
Directions
In a small bowl, mix all the fajita seasoning ingredients.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic together with the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the peppers, then sprinkle with half of the fajita mix and cook for 3 minutes more. Set aside.
Cut a lengthways pocket in each chicken breast. Rub the chicken with the remaining fajita seasoning all over, then stuff the pocket with a spoonful of fajita-pepper mixture and cheddar cheese. Seal with a toothpick by inserting it diagonally, to keep the stuffing in.
To the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sear the chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side.
Next, add a quarter cup of water to the pan, cover, and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
You may use any cheese, like provolone, mozzarella or Monterey jack
Use any colored bell pepper
This stuffed chicken breast can be cooked in a pan or can also be baked if preferred. If you decide to bake it instead, bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
You will need to cover the pan to allow the chicken to fully cook. Don't try to cook it too quickly over high heat.
Use fresh garlic if you can. You may use garlic powder if you don't have any fresh garlic.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.
To reheat, microwave in the oven for 60-90 seconds. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the stuffed chicken breast in foil, then place in the oven for about 8-10 minutes.
