Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly flavorful Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Breasts! Perfectly juicy chicken is filled with a creamy, smoky mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, accented by fragrant garlic, onion powder, and fresh cilantro. A golden sear in olive oil locks in all the bold flavors before the chicken finishes baking to tender perfection. Seasoned with a touch of paprika for a smoky finish, this dish combines zesty spice with velvety richness in every bite. Ideal for entertaining or spicing up a weeknight meal, these stuffed chicken breasts pair beautifully with roasted veggies, a fresh salad, or even a side of buttery rice. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is the ultimate blend of simplicity, heat, and indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix until evenly combined and set aside.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with 1-2 tablespoons of the chipotle cream cheese mixture, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed. Use toothpicks to secure the openings, if needed.
Season the outside of each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.6 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 922 mg | 307% | |
| Sodium | 4570 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 258.1 g | 516% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1127 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
