Description
This Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful mixture of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions, all seasoned with bold Cajun spices and melted pepper jack cheese. Baked to perfection with a butter topping, this dish offers a spicy, cheesy, and satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
Stuffing
- 4 medium white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 medium white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, diced red and green bell peppers, and diced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but not fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: If the chicken breasts are thick, butterfly each by slicing horizontally without cutting through completely so they open like a book. Alternatively, pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness using a meat tenderizer.
- Stuff Chicken: Evenly spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture onto each chicken breast. Top each with a generous pinch of shredded pepper jack cheese. Carefully fold the chicken breast over the filling and secure edges with toothpicks to enclose the stuffing.
- Season and Butter: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning evenly over each breast. Top each with 1 tablespoon of salted butter.
- Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Check the temperature at the thickest part to ensure doneness.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove from oven and discard toothpicks. Serve the stuffed chicken breasts whole or slice into halves or 1-inch pieces for easier serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute pepper jack with mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a milder flavor.
- Butter added on top keeps the chicken moist and adds richness during baking.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables when sautéing; the slight crunch and freshness balance the stuffed chicken.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid any accidents when eating.
