Go Back
+ servings
fajita stuffed chicken on platter
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Fajita Stuffed Chicken with American Kitchen

Juicy chicken, rubbed with spices and filled with sautéed bell peppers and chilies. It’s a fajita lover's twisted dream! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 small bell peppers
  • ½ onion
  • 1.5 Cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 small can green chilies

Rub

  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Thinly slice bell peppers and onions. Sauté until soften.
  • Mix with shredded cheese and can of green chilies.
  • Filet chicken breasts just shy of cutting them into 2 pieces, creating a pocket.
  • Rub chicken with spice mix.
  • Stuff with bell pepper filling.
  • Fry in large pan with olive oil for about 5 minutes on each side or until throughly cooked.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, cilantro and fresh tomatoes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2012IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg