Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a Mexican dish stuffed with black beans, tomatoes, and cheese and, in the end, topped with taco seasoning and a lot of cheese for a simple, fun, and delicious family dinner!
I love and enjoy making stuffed chicken breasts. It’s a straightforward way to do chicken breasts for dinner, and the choices are endless!
These Chicken breasts are filled with black beans, tomatoes, and spinach then sprinkled a bit with taco seasoning and additional cheese. Bake them in the oven, add some more toppings and you’re in for some heat, cheesy, mealtime deliciousness!
Notes to Know About This Cheesy Chicken Recipe
- I like these with fresh tomatoes on the inside cause it holds up much better while baking. However, I’ve additionally used salsa rather than the tomato in the stuffed chicken before, which worked too. Simply ensure it’s not too watery/runny.
- I mostly use chopped white cheddar cheese, but Monterey Jack or pepper Jack would be nice here too. You may add a sprinkling of corn inside these stuffed chicken breasts if you’d like. I add the spinach primarily for color here.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces chicken breasts, skinned
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup black beans
- ⅓ cup fresh tomato, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh spinach
- 2 cups shredded cheddar (or other cheese to your liking)
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and lay them open like a book.
- Sprinkle the inside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons of black beans, 1½ tablespoons of chopped tomato, 1½ tablespoons of spinach, and ¼ cup of shredded cheese to each chicken breast.
- Fold each chicken breast closed and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops with the remaining ½ teaspoon of taco seasoning, then top each breast with an additional ¼ cup of cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until cooked through. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy.
Toppings
(Optional) Sliced avocado, chopped green onions, cilantro, sour cream, Greek yogurt, hot sauce or pickled jalapeños.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 592 Total Fat: 32g Saturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 14g Cholesterol: 165mg Sodium: 1104mg Carbohydrates: 15g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 3g Protein: 60g
