Fajita With Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Cheese-stuffed fajita chicken features tender chicken breasts filled with flavorful fajita-style peppers, onions, and plenty of cheese, making it a delicious dinner option.

Here’s how to make it:

ingredients

• 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
• 2 cups grated cheese (smoked cheddar or sharp cheddar)
• 1/2 cup sauce
• 1 cup ground tortilla chips (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lime wedges (for serving)

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1. Preheat the oven:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

1. Add the onion slices and paprika, fry until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preparation of chickens:

• Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting it horizontally but not completely, creating a pocket. Season both sides of the chicken breast with fajita spices.

1. Chicken stuffing:

• Fill each chicken breast with sautéed peppers and onions, then add a generous amount of grated cheese. Fold the chicken to enclose the filling.

1. Bread:
2. Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.

•  Pour the sauce over each breast and sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips on top.

1. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with any remaining cheese, and return to bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 ° F (75 ° C).
2. Servants:
3. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

• Serve with lemon wedges on the side to press against the surface.

Enjoy delicious cheese stuffed chicken! This dish mixes well with rice, beans or fresh salad.