Southwest Stuffed Chicken Breasts
An easy weeknight meal of tender chicken breasts stuffed with a zesty Tex-Mex chorizo and cheese filling.
Method
Directions
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1
In a skillet, chorizo and onion together until cooked through.
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2
Add chorizo mixture to bowl and combine with cream cheese.
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3
Add in beans, corn, half of your cilantro, shredded cheese and mix. Cover and set aside in fridge.
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4
Season chicken breasts with spices, and slice almost through horizontally to make a pocket for the stuffing.
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5
Once stuffing has chilled, add to the chicken.
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6
Heat skillet with a smoke-point cooking oil, then sear both sides of chicken.
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After searing, finish cooking in the oven at 400 degrees, until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165.
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Serve with a fresh squeeze of lime and cilantro to top it off.
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