🍗🌶 Keto Melty Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken
This Keto Melty Blackberry Jalapeño Stuffed Chicken is a flavor explosion! Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with creamy cheese, fresh blackberries, and spicy jalapeños, then baked until golden and melty. Sweet, spicy, and savory all at once, this low-carb dish is perfect for keto meal prep or an impressive dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh blackberries
- 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
- Season inside and out with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Make filling
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, blackberries, jalapeños, and garlic.
- Stuff chicken
- Spoon filling into each chicken breast pocket.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear chicken
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake
- Transfer skillet to the oven.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is melty.
- Serve
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
🔥 Tips
- For extra flavor, brush chicken with a bit of melted butter before baking.
- Use fresh blackberries for juiciness; frozen can be used but drain excess liquid.
- Adjust jalapeño heat to your preference.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes! Assemble the stuffed chicken and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Freeze before baking for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge before cooking.
Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of cream cheese?
A: Absolutely! It adds tangy flavor and pairs beautifully with blackberries.
Q: Can I cook it in the air fryer?
A: Yes, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q: Is this keto-friendly?
A: Yes! Low-carb, high-fat, and full of protein—perfect for keto.