Description
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with this mouthwatering Melty Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken recipe. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a gooey, cheesy center filled with juicy blackberries and zesty jalapeños – it’s a true flavor sensation that’s sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, very slightly smashed with a fork
- 4 small jalapeño peppers, sliced, most seeds removed
- 4 thick slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil, grass-fed butter, green unrefined coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken bone broth
- Handful of fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rub the chicken breasts on all sides with the oregano (or Italian seasoning), garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
3. Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Into each pocket, place one thick slice of cheese, then a few jalapeño slices, and finally spoon in the slightly smashed blackberries. If needed, secure the stuffed chicken with toothpicks.
5. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the oil and sear each stuffed chicken breast for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6. Pour the wine or broth into the skillet to deglaze, then transfer the entire skillet into the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C).
7. Remove the skillet from the oven, allow the chicken to rest briefly, then sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley or basil. Serve this Melty Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken immediately and savor the incredible contrast of sweet, spicy, and gooey flavors in every bite.
Notes
To ensure your Melty Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73.9°C). This will guarantee the chicken is fully cooked through without drying it out. Additionally, take care to achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear on the outside of the chicken by letting it cook undisturbed in the hot skillet for the full 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg