Description
Discover how to make Peach Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken with Cream Cheese in this easy recipe. Learn how to create a sweet and spicy dish that will impress your dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced peaches (150 grams)
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 4 ounce (113 g) s cream cheese, softened (113 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (25 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (15 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced peaches and chopped jalapeños to the skillet.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add the sautéed peaches and jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the peach-jalapeño cream cheese mixture.
- Secure the edges of the chicken with toothpicks to keep the stuffing in place.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Drizzle honey and lime juice over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breast pockets are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Marinate the chicken in a honey-lime mixture before stuffing for enhanced flavor.
- For a crisp top, broil the stuffed chicken breasts after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: peach jalapeño, stuffed chicken, cream cheese, skillet recipe, spicy chicken