Best 9 Mexican Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Are you searching for a tasty and flavorful main course that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than Mexican stuffed chicken breasts. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the tender and juicy texture of chicken, creating a culinary experience that is both delicious and visually appealing. With its zesty filling of seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and cheese, all wrapped in a succulent chicken breast, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply want to indulge in a flavorful meal, Mexican stuffed chicken breasts are the perfect choice for any occasion.

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MEXICAN-STYLE AIR FRYER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Vegetables and spices are rolled up in chicken breasts and air fried for a quick and easy dinner perfect for a busy weeknight. Just over 10 minutes in the air fryer gives you juicy, tender chicken breasts filled with spicy veggies. Serve with fresh pico de gallo and tortillas.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 extra-long toothpicks
4 teaspoons chili powder, divided
4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 teaspoons chipotle flakes
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
½ onion, sliced into thin strips
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons corn oil
½ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Place toothpicks in a small bowl and cover with water; let them soak to keep them from burning while cooking.
  • Mix 2 teaspoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons cumin in a shallow dish.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken breast on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle. Pound each half using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Sprinkle each breast half equally with remaining chili powder, remaining cumin, chipotle flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 the bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno in the center of 1 breast half. Roll the chicken from the tapered end upward and use 2 toothpicks to secure. Repeat with other breast, spices, and vegetables and secure with remaining toothpicks. Roll each roll-up in the chili-cumin mixture in the shallow dish while drizzling with olive oil until evenly covered.
  • Place roll-ups in the air-fryer basket with the toothpick side facing up. Set timer for 6 minutes.
  • Turn roll-ups over. Continue cooking in the air fryer until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes more.
  • Drizzle lime juice evenly on roll-ups before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Facing another weeknight packed with activities, rush hour headaches and must-do chores? Get dinner on the table fast with these easy Mexican stuffed chicken breasts. You'll not only make supper easier on yourself, you'll be serving a satisfying, flavorful meal that lets you get everything else on the checklist done. These cheesy stuffed chicken breasts go from prep to table in under an hour, and will leave plates so clean that all you'll have to do is pop them in the dishwasher!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, chiles and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining taco seasoning mix and the olive oil. Place chicken on rack; brush with oil mixture.
  • Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160°F. Top chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each breast with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEESY MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Cheesy Mexican stuffed chicken breasts are filled with black beans, tomato and cheese and topped with taco seasoning and more cheese for an easy, fun and delicious family dinner!

Provided by Kathryn

Categories     Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup black beans
1/3 cup chopped fresh tomato (such as Roma), seeds removed
1/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Salsa, sliced avocado or guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, sour cream or Greek yogurt, pickled jalapeños or hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Butterfly each chicken breasts and lay open like a book. (See how to butterfly chicken breasts for more details and step-by-step photos.)
  • Sprinkle the inside of each chicken breasts with the salt and pepper.
  • Add to each chicken breast 2 tablespoons of black beans, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped tomato, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped spinach and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Fold chicken breasts to close them up and lay on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each of the tops of the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of the taco seasoning. Top each breast with an extra 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes, until chicken breasts are cooked through. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 168 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 33 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 60 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1109 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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It's tough to go wrong with Mexican flavors, everything always works together. Green chiles and cilantro give this stuffed chicken a real kick to go along with all the ooey gooey cheese inside.

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup white or yellow cornmeal
1/2 package taco seasoning mix
1 egg, beaten
1 can (4 ounce size) green chiles
2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into strips
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 ounces shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
8 ounces salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pound the chicken breasts so they are an equal thickness of about 1/8-inch thick. Set aside. Combine the cornmeal and taco seasoning in a shallow dish. Place the beaten egg in another shallow dish. Place a chicken breast on a work surface. Place green chiles, cheddar cheese strips, cilantro, and crushed red pepper near the bottom edge of the chicken breast. Fold the sides in and roll the chicken breast up. Dip the rolled chicken breast in the beaten egg, turning to coat it well and then let any excess drip off. Next roll the chicken in the seasoned cornmeal, pressing lightly so the cornmeal adheres to the chicken. Place the chicken seam-side down in a shallow baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Place the chicken in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes. Top the chicken with the shredded cheese and return to the oven to for 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken immediately with salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN



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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breast
3 Tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Tablespoon sliced green onion
1 (4.9 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed cheese it crackers
1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Coat a 9x9 inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat tenderizer until flattened to 1/4 inch thick. Do this to all breasts. In a bowl mix 3 Tablespoons butter, pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions & green chilies. In another bowl place melted butter. In another bowl mix crushed cheese crackers and taco seasoning. Spoon cheese mixture onto each chicken breast and roll up, tucking sides in if possible. No need to secure with toothpicks. Dip rolled chicken into butter mixture then coat with cracker crumbs. Place chicken into casserole dish. Bake for 40 minutes or until digital thermostat inserted into chicken reads 165*F

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN-STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is a delicious chicken-stuffed peppers dish that I made up myself from scratch and my family and I love it. It is simple to make and any guest will love it.

Provided by Vonjaguar

Categories     Stuffed Bell Peppers

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 cup cooked rice
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
4 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 ½ (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium avocado, sliced, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 385 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat butter and oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot pan until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add water and chili powder. Stir in garlic, salt, cumin, and red pepper; let cook for 5 minutes. Add rice and black beans.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a bowl. Pour most of the crushed tomatoes into a large baking pan so it is 1 inch deep. Stuff the chicken mixture into the bell pepper halves until slightly overfilled and place open-side up in the tomatoes. Pour remaining crushed tomatoes over the peppers so they are just covered. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese, and cover the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are soft, about 50 minutes. Serve hot with avocado and sour cream to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 16.6 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 2257.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

MEXICAN TACO FLAVORED STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tasty taco flavored stuffed chicken breasts using ingredients readily avaliable. I serve with Knorr Taco Flavored Rice but could easily be made using white rice and adding in some taco seasoning. Added 3/1/06(Note- You don't have to use all of the mayo mixture, just enough to lightly coat each breast so the Doritos stick.)

Provided by Sherie717

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 1/2-3 cups crushed cool ranch Doritos
2 -3 ounces Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup salsa or 1/3 cup picante sauce
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Meanwhile, crush Doritos using rolling pin.
  • Mix the mayo and taco seasoning together in a bowl.
  • Butterfly each chicken breast almost all the way through creating a pouch for the filling.
  • Spoon some salsa into the middle of each chicken breast, generously sprinkle cheese on top of salsa and close, securing with several toothpicks.
  • Spread mayo mixture over chicken breasts (1 side at a time) and dip into cruched Doritos(or sprinkle Doritos over chicken) to coat.
  • Repeat on other side.
  • Place on a cookie sheet (I line mine with non-stick foil) and bake 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Serve with rice & enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 1073.8, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 34.5

ULTIMATE MEXICAN STUFFED CHICKEN



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I wanted to take the traditional enchilada and twist it up into something different but more delicious, I think you will like it

Provided by WillowRiver

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 cup diced onion
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
8 ounces diced olives

Steps:

  • Dethaw chicken breasts if frozen. Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray or lightly coat with shortening. Place a single breast into a ziplock, do not close. Continuously beat with mallet or rolling pin evenly until chicken breast is about 1/2 inch thick. Do this with every chicken breast.
  • Melt butter, coat both sides of chicken. Shred 1 3/4 cheese and mix with the tomatoes and chilis, 1/2 pkg of taco seasoning,1/4 C onion.
  • Put 1/4 cup of mixture in each breast. Do not overfill. Rolling is easiest if mixture is compact, tuck sides while roling away from you. Place in pan, edges on bottom.
  • Bring Enchilada sauce to a boil, stirring in the chilli powder, garlic, and remaining onion. Pour hot sauce over the breasts. Top with remaining cheese, and olives. Cover with tin foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 679.1, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 195.3, Sodium 2471.6, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 64.5

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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In my first apartment, I started cooking chicken with feta and sundried tomatoes. Now I serve it with rice pilaf and a salad. -Amanda Rochette, Watertown, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil from sun-dried tomatoes, divided
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cheese and tomatoes. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Top with cheese mixture. Roll up chicken from a short side; secure with a toothpick., Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, seam side down; brush with remaining oil. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until until a thermometer reads 165°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy crust, brown the chicken breasts in a skillet before baking.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to suit your taste preferences.
  • Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

Mexican stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful stuffing, and melted cheese is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With a little bit of prep work, you can have this satisfying dish on the table in no time.

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