Shrimp & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb shrimp clean, peel & devein
• 2 boneless chicken breasts skinless
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• Jalapeno cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 ° Lightly coat bottom of baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium -high heat, heat cooking oil. Add onions and peppers. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes, add minced garlic and parsley. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
3. Add shrimp, and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
4. Generously season chicken with Cajun seasoning, and fresh cracked black pepper.
5. With a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff with shrimp and vegetable mixture, then top with cheese.
6. Add chicken to baking dish and bake until cooked through, about 30-35 minutes.