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Fajita-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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
- Heat a pan with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and cook the peppers and onion with salt and black pepper until soft.
- Season the chicken with the spices and cut a pocket into the side of each breast.
- 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.
- 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.