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Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breast

I thought this Cajun stuffed chicken breast came out absolutely fantastic. Pounding the chicken out to a nice consistent thickness was a bit challenging, but I’m sure with more practice I’ll have it down pat. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 377kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced in half horizontally then pounded out to 1/4" thickness
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ sweet onion diced
  • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or more, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Divide half of the cheese between the chicken breasts, placing in the middle as you would prepare a burrito.
  • Divide mushrooms, peppers and onions between the breasts in the same fashion.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.
  • Roll chicken up and secure with toothpicks. Try to push the toothpicks in far enough that they barely stick out.
  • Season outsides of rolled up chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Working in batches, brown the chicken on all sides in the skillet. Remove to the baking dish, seam side up.
  • Top each breast with a tablespoon of the butter then transfer baking dish to the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is done.
  • Remove toothpicks, slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1707IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg