Crispy Green Chile and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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Stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and roasted green chiles, pan-seared to a golden crust and finished in the oven. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, roasted green chiles, diced, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup roasted green chiles, diced
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Use a sharp knife to cut a horizontal pocket into each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts without cutting all the way through.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup diced roasted green chiles and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the chile and cheddar mixture, pressing gently to secure.
Step 4: In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Lightly dredge each stuffed chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
Step 6: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 7: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted inside.
Step 8: Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.