Applebees Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, green chilies, red bell pepper, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

3. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and carefully slice them horizontally, creating a pocket in each breast without cutting all the way through.

4. Stuff each chicken breast with a generous portion of the cheese and vegetable mixture, pressing the edges together to seal the filling inside.

5. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

6. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to brown slightly.

8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

9. Serve the Santa Fe Stuffed Chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.