Cajun Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe to add to your dinner rotation? Our Cajun stuffed chicken is the perfect dish for you! Packed with flavor and visually appealing, this recipe will impress both your guests and taste buds.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1/8 diced white onion
- 1/4 diced red bell pepper
- 6 tsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/4 diced green bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare the ingredients by slicing cremini mushrooms, dicing white onion and red bell pepper, and shredding pepper jack cheese.
- Butterfly-cut the chicken breasts by making a horizontal cut, leaving one edge intact to create a pocket. Season with cajun seasoning and stuff with sliced mushrooms, diced onions, and red bell peppers. Add shredded pepper jack cheese and secure the pocket closed with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until fully cooked. For an extra cheesy finish, top with additional shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this showstopper dish with your choice of side dishes or as is for a flavorful and easy dinner experience.
Notes
- To save time, prep the ingredients for this recipe beforehand.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add more cajun seasoning or use hot pepper jack cheese. For a milder version, use plain jack cheese.
- Experiment with different types of cheese and vegetables for the stuffing to create your own twist on this recipe.