Description
Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken is a bold and unexpected flavor combination that delivers sweet, spicy, and savory all in one bite. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with slightly smashed blackberries, fresh jalapeños, and melty mozzarella, then seared and baked in a white wine or broth reduction for a gourmet-style dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Your favorite spices and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, very slightly smashed with a fork
- 4 small jalapeño peppers, sliced, most seeds removed
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- Handful of fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and carefully slice a pocket into the side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the outside and inside of the chicken with oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and your preferred spices. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, gently mash the blackberries with a fork. Stuff each chicken breast with blackberries, sliced jalapeños, and one slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Secure the stuffed breasts with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Pour white wine or chicken broth into the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in.
- Substitute goat cheese or cream cheese for mozzarella for a tangy twist.
- Serve with a side of wild rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken breast, blackberry chicken, jalapeno chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, gourmet stuffed chicken