Description
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary bell peppers into edible masterpieces. Bursting with tender chicken, zesty spices, and melted cheese, these stuffed peppers are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they promise to elevate your dining experience and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and fajita seasoning to the skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in lime juice and shredded cheese until melted. Taste-test if desired.
- Spoon the filling generously into each bell pepper and place upright in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender yet slightly crunchy.
- Serve warm with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg