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Fajita-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, soaked in vinegar, lemon and oil
  • 1/2 cup each of red, yellow and green bell pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Chicken spices: 1 tsp each of coriander, paprika, cumin and thyme, 1/2 tsp black pepper and salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Monterey Jack or mozzarella

Method

  1. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and cook the peppers and onion with salt and black pepper until soft.
  2. Season the chicken with the spices and cut a pocket into the side of each breast.
  3. Transfer the softened peppers and onion to a bowl, add the cheese while hot and stir until combined. Stuff the chicken breasts with the fajita filling.
  4. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil and cook the breasts about 5 minutes per side without moving or flipping too often. Serve hot with sautéed vegetables and guacamole, ranch or garlic sauce.