Recipe Details
Ingredients
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4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 ½cupsshredded pepperjack cheese
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1(4 ounce) candiced green chile peppers, drained
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1tablespoondry fajita seasoning
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray.
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Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket or ‘purse’.
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Stuff 1/4 cup of cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the chilies onto each one. Close, and secure with a toothpick so that the cheese does not escape while in the oven.
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Place the stuffed chicken into the baking dish. Season with Fajita seasoning, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese and chilies over the top.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories334 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g |
24% |
| Saturated Fat 10g |
48% |
| Cholesterol 120mg |
40% |
| Sodium 792mg |
34% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g |
2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
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| Protein 35g |
71% |
| Vitamin C 19mg |
21% |
| Calcium 279mg |
21% |
| Iron 1mg |
6% |
| Potassium 255mg |
5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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