Description
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the fiesta right to your table. Tender chicken mixed with fresh vegetables and zesty fajita seasoning is stuffed into colorful bell peppers, creating an eye-catching meal that’s both delicious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of these delightful stuffed peppers that guarantee to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken and fajita seasoning; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- Mix in optional veggies like zucchini or corn if desired.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the chicken mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg