Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a spicy and flavorful low-carb meal that’s made in a single pan. Seasoned chicken breasts are stuffed with grilled onions, peppers, and cheese. Add sour cream and guacamole, and you’ve got a complete meal.
Fajita stuffed chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love. The best part about making stuffed chicken breasts is that you can customize each one with your family’s favorite toppings.
These chicken breasts are filled with sauteed onions, bell pepper, and melty monterey jack cheese. Pepper jack or cheddar cheese would also work well.
If you’re trying to eat low-carb, this meal is a great way to start. No need for tortillas here!
Ingredients
IngredientsFor this recipe, you’ll need an oven-proof skillet (I used my Lodge cast iron skillet), or a skillet and an oven-proof baking dish. This dish starts on the stove top, then finishes in the oven.
First, preheat your oven. Then, gather your ingredients.
For this recipe, you’ll need shredded monterey jack cheese, diced onions, diced bell pepper, olive oil, taco seasoning, a lime, and boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
For four servings, you’ll need 16 ounces of chicken. Because chicken breasts are unusually large nowadays, I only needed two. Since they are so large, they can easily be split between two people if desired.
Stuffing chicken breasts
First, heat up your olive oil over medium heat in your skillet. Add your onions and bell peppers, and saute until softened and onions begin to turn translucent.
Meanwhile, butterfly your chicken breasts by carefully slicing into one side of the chicken breast and cutting horizontally through, leaving the opposite side intact. Imagine you’re creating a pocket inside the chicken breast.
Next, season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides. Then, stuff each with cheese, onions, and peppers. If needed, use a toothpick to hold them closed.
Sear your chicken breasts on each side, about 2-3 minutes, or until they easily release from the pan to be flipped.
Then, transfer your chicken to the oven to finish cooking through.
This will take about 12-15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and your meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Squeeze a lime over your chicken breasts just before serving for added flavor.
Topping ideas
Get creative with your fajita stuffed chicken toppings! Try serving your chicken with anything you’d add to your fajitas or tacos at home. Here are a few of my favorites:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- more shredded cheese
- pico de gallo
- parsley or cilantro for color
You can also serve your fajita stuffed chicken over a bed of lettuce, or alongside rice and refried beans, or black beans.
Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add diced bell pepper and onion and cook until lightly browned and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Butterfly your chicken breasts - hold your hand on top of the chicken breast and slice into the side of the chicken breast, cutting from one side to the other, leaving the opposite side intact. Your goal is to create a pocket for your filling.
- Season chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides. Stuff chicken breasts with bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheese. Optionally, use toothpicks to keep the chicken breasts closed.
- Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add more oil if needed. Sear chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
- Move skillet to oven to finish cooking for 12-15 minutes, or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Add any additional toppings to your chicken breasts before serving: guacamole, salsa, or more cheese.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- more shredded cheese
- pico de gallo
- parsley or cilantro for color
Nutrition
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