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Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Creamed Corn. Lightly breaded chicken stuffed with creamy jalapeño cheddar dip, seared until golden, and topped with even more cheddar and jalapeños. Add Mexican style creamed corn for full-on flavor, great texture, and a fresh summer vibe. This dish is so delicious! Serve this skillet chicken over creamy mashed cauliflower. Or keep it super simple and serve with your favorite green salad. Perfect cozy, summer dinner for any night of the week.
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I’m often asked how I find new recipe inspiration all the time. My answer is always the same, I find inspiration everywhere. Whether it’s in fashion, interiors, lifestyle, or the food space. My inspiration sources are endless.
But I will say that my family is often my greatest source of inspiration. They’re always providing me with new ideas, even if they don’t know it.
My mom has been going on about the jalapeño cheddar bagel sandwich she ate for lunch while we were in Alaska. I swear, she’s really, really into this bagel. And yes, I agree it sounds great!
After hearing her talk obsessively about this bagel, it got me thinking about how delicious the flavor combination of jalapeño and cheddar really is. Something about that combo is so delicious, and one my family truly loves.
I hadn’t done any kind of Mexican food for a minute, and then this concept came to mind. It took me a few tries to get it just right, but wow this chicken is good. It’s not really the prettiest, but I just have to accept that, because the recipe is great!
Let me tell you the details – start with the chicken
You’ll need chicken breasts, cream cheese, cheddar, and lots of fresh jalapeños. Basically, we’re stuffing jalapeño cheddar dip into each chicken breast, then dredging the chicken through a beaten egg, and tossing it in flour to coat.
This will give you a cheesy inside and a crisp outside…best of both worlds.
Start cooking the corn
This is Mexican inspired creamed corn. It’s super simple, but the perfect side dish for this spicy chicken.
Saute the corn with green onions (or use chives from the garden like I did), chili powder, and cayenne. When the corn is cooked, remove it from the heat. Then toss it with just a couple spoonfuls of mayo (for creaminess), and lots of Mexican cotija cheese.
The corn is just a little sweet and spicy. But the cheese adds a nice creamy-salty blend that really balances the flavors perfectly.
Now just let the corn hang out while you cook the chicken.
Finish it up
Add the chicken to the pan with a bit of butter and pan-sear it. This allows the chicken to form a nice golden crust on the outside.
Once the chicken is crispy, remove it from the heat. Top each piece of chicken with a handful of cheese and plenty of jalapeño slices. Transfer the entire skillet to the oven and broil for a minute. Just until the cheese is melted and crisping around the chicken.
Serve the chicken topped with all that delicious creamed corn and fresh cilantro.
It’s the perfect recipe to jump into easy summer cooking for these hot August days.
And most importantly, this is just really good. The stuffed chicken is perfectly cooked with spicy flavor and cheese on top. The chicken and jalepeños get slightly crispy under the broiler. And then the creamy corn just completes the meal.
This is one of those dinners you’ll crave time and time again!
Looking for other simple skillet chicken recipes? Here are a few ideas:
20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Skillet Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Chicken
One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn
Lastly, if you make this Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Creamed Corn, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Chicken with Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or use gluten-free
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 3 jalapeños, seeds removed (if desired,). 2 finely chopped, 1 sliced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Creamed Corn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ears corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil mayo
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- lime zest and juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the broiler. Place the egg and flour in separate shallow bowls.2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup pepper jack, 2 finely chopped jalapeños, the garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.3. Slice the chicken through the middle horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through the chicken. Open the chicken and stuff with 1-2 tablespoons of the jalapeño cheese mix. Close the chicken, covering the filling. 4. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the egg, and then through the flour, tossing to coat. Place the chicken on a plate. 5. Make the corn. Heat the olive oil in a large, oven safe skillet. Add the corn, chives, chili powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the corn is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and spoon the corn into a serving bowl. Add the mayo, cheese, and cilantro. 6. Cook the chicken. In the same skillet, melt together the butter and olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until the bottom side is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.7. Remove from the heat, sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the chicken, then add the jalapeño slices on top. Broil 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve topped with corn, fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Nutrition
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Oh T. This is as good as it gets. Loved this recipe and was amazed at the simplicity of the ingredients but how they come together to make the perfect melty, cheesy, flavorful goodness.
Like the other reviewers, I had thicker chicken so had to finish off in the oven for 15 minutes on 375. Left out the cilantro since hubby doesn’t like it and added in tajin seasoning to the corn and I feel like the flavor was amazing!
Hey May,
Awesome! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! xTieghan
Tried this recipe last night! We ended up cutting the chicken wrong, but it still ended up being delicious! The corn was so good. Our chicken breasts were pretty thick, so we had to cook them in the pan for a few more minutes before broiling. Will definitely make again!
Hey Christine,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Made this recipe two weeks ago and it was amazing! Loved the corn side and ended up making it again with carnitas tonight! Went excellent with it. Yummy recipes as always. Love all that you post!
Hey Katie,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am delighted to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This is one of the best chicken dishes ever! Just spicy enough with the sweet corn. Love it!
Hey Melissa,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
So good!
Thanks so much Katy!
Do you have a suggested substitute for the Avocado Oil Mayo? Thanks so much, can’t wait to give this a try!
Hey Jenn,
You can just use regular mayo:) I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Just so you know, I made this. It’s insane. The only thing I changed was adding bacon to the filling and adding bacon to the sauce. Yes, sauce. I turned your corn bit into a sauce with cream butter, a lil flour and vino. INSANE!!!!
Hey Rachael,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe. I am delighted to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Hi! I was wondering if there was a sub I could use for the egg? Sadly allergic.
Thank u!
Hey there,
You could use buttermilk in place of the egg for dredging the chicken. I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Delicious, the chicken stuffed with the cheese was moist and flavorful! The corn was even better and had a little kick to it! Will definitely be making this again!
Hey Veronica,
Awesome! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your feedback. I’m glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This dish was amazingly delicious! The only thing i would do differently next time is to flatten the chicken and wrap it around the filling mix instead of slicing chicken and stuffing it.
Hey Tracey,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxTieghan
This was DELICIOUS! I had the finish the chicken breasts the oven at 375F for about 25 min because my chicken wasn’t even close to being done so keep that in mind timing-wise, but super tasty and worth the extra time!
Hey Roman,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxTieghan
I made this recipe… so delicious!!
Hey Tami,
Awesome! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan
This recipe was amazing highly recommended, definitely some thing that we plan on making at least once a month in this house.
Hey Michelle,
Wonderful! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving the recipe a try!! xTieghan
I made this tonight and I loved it, excellent dish and would be a great company dish. I knew the chicken breasts would not be cooked through in the time instructed so I seared both sides and put them in a 400 oven for 15 min and they were perfect. Great recipe?
Hey Jen,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that is was enjoyed:) xTieghan
Delish. Second time I’ve made it. Do you have nutritional info ?
Hey Julie,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that is was enjoyed:) Sorry, I only have the estimated calorie count. xTieghan