Description
A delightful Cajun stuffed chicken recipe filled with veggies and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup medium onion, diced
- 1 cup red and green bell pepper, diced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Season the vegetable mix with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp paring knife.
- Stuff each breast with the vegetable mixture, then top with shredded cheddar.
- Season the outside of the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the stuffed chicken breasts back to the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies and cheeses. Let the chicken rest before slicing for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cajun, stuffed chicken, family dinner, spicy chicken, easy recipes