Description

This Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and melted pepper jack cheese, all seasoned with bold Cajun spices. Baked to perfection with a buttery finish, it makes for a deliciously satisfying and easy-to-make main dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Filling

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
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
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons salted butter

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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, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened but not fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare Chicken Breasts: If the chicken breasts are thick, butterfly each breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through, or pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness for even stuffing.
Stuff Chicken: Spoon the cooked vegetable mixture evenly onto each chicken breast. Top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Carefully fold the chicken breast over the filling and secure the edges with toothpicks to enclose the stuffing.
Season and Butter: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle each breast with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Place 1 tablespoon of salted butter on top of each breast.
Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve: Remove chicken from the oven, discard toothpicks, and serve whole or slice into 1-inch pieces for easier serving.

Notes

Butterfly or pound chicken breasts evenly to allow for easy stuffing and even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste depending on your spice preference.
Vegetables can be substituted or added according to preference, such as adding onions or different pepper varieties.
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.