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Sweet & Spicy Blackberry Stuffed Chicken

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Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy blackberry cheese filling and finished with a bold sweet and spicy blackberry glaze. This elegant yet easy dinner recipe perfectly balances savory, fruity, creamy, and spicy flavors for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, honey, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and half of the fresh blackberries.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the blackberry cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together blackberry preserves, balsamic vinegar, diced jalapeño, and red pepper flakes.
  9. Spoon the blackberry glaze over the chicken breasts.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  11. Remove the skillet from the oven and stir butter into the pan sauce until glossy.
  12. Garnish with the remaining fresh blackberries and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Goat cheese can replace cream cheese for a tangier filling.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the jalapeño and red pepper flakes.
  • Fresh blackberries provide the best texture and flavor, but thawed frozen blackberries may also be used.
  • Secure the chicken with toothpicks to help keep the filling inside while cooking.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

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