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Creamy Baked Jalapeño Chicken Recipe with Spicy Cheese Filling

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A creamy and spicy baked chicken breast stuffed with a cheesy jalapeño filling and topped with a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for a quick, comforting, and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170 g each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (leave seeds in for extra heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your skillet or baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until fully blended and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  4. Spoon the spicy cheese filling evenly into each pocket, about 2-3 tablespoons per breast. Use toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside.
  5. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in your skillet. Place chicken breasts seam-side down first, sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lime juice. Pour this mixture over the seared chicken breasts in the skillet.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken and sauce.
  9. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
  10. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Searing the chicken first locks in moisture and creates a flavorful crust. Use toothpicks to keep filling inside if needed and remove before serving. If sauce isn’t thick enough after baking, simmer gently on stovetop. Watch cheese during baking to avoid burning.

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