FAJITA STUFFED CHICKEN

This was a really easy and yummy dinner! Would be so good topped with a little greek yogurt or sour cream with guac!

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FAJITA STUFFED CHICKEN

Yield: 4

Author: Jess Dukes

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 18 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 28 M

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp + 1 tsp fajita seasoning
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup mexican cheese, shredded and divided

Instructions

1. On a cutting board, slice a pocket in the chicken horizontally. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fajita seasoning and place in a gallon ziplock bag. Sprinkle sliced peppers and onions with 1 tsp fajita seasoning. Allow to marinate for 3-4 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3. Fill the pockets with 2 tbsp cheese and equal portions of the pepper and onion mixture. Secure pockets with toothpicks and place on a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Bake in oven for 16 minutes. Add remaining cheese on top of chicken and bake for another 2-4 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

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