Healthy Fajita-Stuffed Chicken
featured in Low Calorie Weekday Chicken Recipes
Savor the zesty flavors of healthy fajita-stuffed chicken, where tender chicken breast is filled with a medley of colorful veggies and spices. This scrumptious creation will have you shouting, "Olé!" to nutritious and delicious meals.
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min

Total Time
50 minutes
50 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
Nutrition Info
- Calories 332
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 12g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 48g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the fajita seasoning ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, ovenproof skillet. Toss in the bell peppers and onions and sprinkle on 2 teaspoons of the fajita seasoning. Sauté until the veggies have softened, about 6 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice into the side of a chicken breast to form a large pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon in some of the fajita pepper mixture so that the breast is comfortably stuffed.
- Season the chicken on both sides with fajita seasoning.
- Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and brown the chicken, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the meat is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy!
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