Fajita Stuffed Chicken breast is a different take on Chicken Fajita. Chicken breast is stuffed with Caramelized and crunchy peppers, onion, Mexican seasoning, and cheese, then baked to perfection.
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet. Add peppers and onion. Toss it in high heat for 2 minutes until you see small charred marks and veggies start to sweat. The veggies need to be crunchy.
Add fajita seasoning, mix everything well and cook for another 30 seconds. Let the stuffing cool
Cutting the Chicken breast
Pat dry Chicken breast with a kitchen towel.
Using a sharp knife cut the chicken lengthwise halfway through, taking care not to cut it till the end. Cut it open flat.
Stuffing Chicken
Spread 1 tablespoon shredded cheese on one half. Top it with 2 tablespoons of Fajita stuffing.
Top it with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Cover one half of the chicken and push the stuffing inside with the help of your hand so that the stuffing is tightly packed.
Using a toothpick seal the edges.
In a small bowl mix salt, pepper and paprika. Season both sides of the stuffed chicken breast.
Cooking Stuffed Chicken Breast
Heat oil and butter in an oven-safe cast iron skillet.
Sear Chicken breast for 2 minutes on each side.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
Remove the toothpick, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.