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Gluten-Free Keto Fajita-Stuffed Chicken

Recipe

Fajita-Stuffed Chicken

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Ingredients

  • canola oil2 tablespoon
  • red bell pepper1
  • green bell pepper1
  • yellow bell pepper1
  • onion1
  • kosher salt1 teaspoon
  • fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon
  • cream cheese4 oz
  • shredded cheddar cheese1¾ oz
  • pepper jack cheese1¾ oz
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast3
  • salt2 teaspoon
  • chili powder2 teaspoon
  • cumin2 teaspoon
  • garlic powder2 teaspoon
  • canola oil3 tablespoon
  • salsa0
  • sour cream0
  • guacamole0

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the canola oil (for the veggies) in a pan over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook the peppers, onion, salt, and pepper until soft and slightly caramelized.

  3. 3

    Transfer the cooked veggies to a bowl.

  4. 4

    In the same bowl, mix in the cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper jack, stirring until evenly incorporated.

  5. 5

    Set aside.

  6. 6

    In a separate bowl, combine the chicken with the salt, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, evenly distributing the spices over the chicken.

  7. 7

    On a cutting board, slice a pocket in the chicken horizontally.

  8. 8

    Fill the pocket with a heaping spoonful of the veggie mixture.

  9. 9

    Press the edges of the chicken together to seal in the filling.

  10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining chicken.

  11. 11

    Heat the canola oil in a pan over medium heat.

  12. 12

    Cook the stuffed chicken for five minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.

  13. 13

    Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole!

  14. 14

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 3)

709calories
66gProtein
20gCarbs
40gFat
Fiber4g
Sugar8g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.