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Taco Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast

One of the most flavorful ways to prepare chicken is to stuff it. This Southwest-Inspired Taco Stuffed Chicken Breast is seasoned and filled with cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes and cilantro. An incredibly delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, tex mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 lime zest, and juice of
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (pepper jack, cheddar, or mozzarella)
  • 1/2 can black beans drained, rinsed, and pat dry with paper towels
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breast in a ziplock bag together with the taco seasoning, lime juice, zest, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix thoroughly through the bag to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
  • Once ready to cook the chicken, remove it from the fridge and allow it to sit on the counter for 20 minutes to reach room temp. Cut the chicken breasts lengthways, not going all the way through, just to create pockets for the fillings.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cheese, beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. Stuff each with the taco cheese mixture, and seal with a toothpick to prevent the filling from spilling.
  • Preheat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the taco-stuffed chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. The internal temperature should read 165F.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to about 5 days. 
  • To reheat, microwave for 60-90 seconds. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 375F.  Wrap the stuffed chicken breast in foil, then place in the oven for about 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg