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Fajita Stuffed Chicken in a skillet with sliced limes
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5 from 5 votes

Fajita Stuffed Chicken

All the flavors you love from chicken fajitas in a fun and easy low carb format. Fajita Stuffed Chicken is a dish the whole family will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican American
Keyword: Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 small white onion diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 2 large white or cremini mushrooms diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the diced 1/2 small white onion, 1 large red bell pepper, and the diced 2 large white or cremini mushrooms. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced 1 clove garlic in during the last 1 minute of cooking. Remove from pan into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Pound out 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts until thin, or butterfly breasts. Spoon vegetable mixture into the middle. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese. Fold chicken breasts over so filling is inside. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
  • In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes(if using). Sprinkle over chicken breasts.
  • Wipe out the skillet you used for the vegetables and return to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan along with 1 tablespoon salted butter. Add in chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice before serving and garnish with freshly chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional).

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Notes

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:  Instead of cooking the stuffed chicken in a skillet on the stovetop, you can also cook it in the oven instead.  Place the stuffed chicken into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1455IU | Vitamin C: 52.1mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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