Melty Blackberry Jalapeno Chicken (Print Format)
Chicken filled with melted cheese, blackberries, and jalapeno, baked to juicy perfection in a flavorful skillet sauce.
# Ingredients:
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 teaspoons oregano or Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Sea salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup fresh blackberries, slightly mashed with a fork
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4 small jalapeno peppers, sliced, most seeds removed
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4 thick slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
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2 tablespoons avocado oil, grass-fed butter, unrefined coconut oil, or olive oil
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1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken bone broth
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Handful of fresh parsley or basil, chopped
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Rub your chicken breasts with oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper to taste on all sides.
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Slice each chicken breast down the middle lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through. Create a large pocket for the fillings.
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Stuff the pockets with mozzarella or provolone cheese slices, jalapeno slices, and slightly mashed blackberries. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
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Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
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Add wine or chicken bone broth to deglaze the skillet and incorporate flavor.
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Transfer the skillet to your preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C).
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Garnish the cooked chicken with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.
# Tips:
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Ensure the chicken is cooked through to 165°F (73.9°C) as measured by a food thermometer.