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Get ready for a quick, flavorful dinner that's sure to impress! This Hasselback chicken recipe features chicken stuffed with mozzarella, tomato and basil.
This simple technique transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a visually stunning and delicious main course. The best part? It's on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Table of Contents
- What is Hasselback Chicken?
- What Type of Chicken to use for this Recipe
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Expert Tip
- Baking Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- 🥗Family Favorite Side Dishes
- 🍶Storage Tips
- 🔁Reheating Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What is Hasselback Chicken?
Hasselback refers to a fun cooking technique where you make evenly spaced slits in food, creating an accordion-like effect. It started with potatoes stuffed with bacon and cheese, but you can Hasselback just about anything!
What Type of Chicken to use for this Recipe
For this recipe, choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Thicker breasts are best – they're easier to cut and provide ample space for the delicious mozzarella, tomato, and basil filling.
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Recipe Variations
Swap out the mozzarella for melty provolone or a mix of Italian cheeses.
Instead of grape tomatoes, try roasted red peppers or sundried tomatoes for a burst of sweetness.
In place of basil, try oregano, thyme, or even rosemary.
For a touch of heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes when seasoning.
Drizzle the cooked chicken with balsamic vinegar glaze just before serving for a flavor explosion you won't want to miss!
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, create slits across the top of the chicken, leaving about ¼ of the thickness uncut at the bottom.
Step 2: Aim for 4 to 6 slits per chicken breast. The exact number may vary slightly depending on the size of your chicken.
Expert Tip
Be very careful not to slice the chicken breasts all the way through. You want to make the slices ¾ of the way down. Otherwise the cheese will melt through to the bottom of the casserole dish while the chicken is baking.
Step 3: Carefully open each slit in the chicken. Tuck a slice of mozzarella cheese, half a grape tomato, and a fresh basil leaf inside.
Step 4: Arrange the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in alternating order within the slits. This creates a visually appealing presentation.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray, then place your chicken breasts inside. Brush each breast with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Feel free to get creative – garlic powder and oregano add delicious flavor variations! Bake in a 400-degree preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a Digital Meat Thermometer reads an internal temperature of 165 degrees for perfectly cooked chicken.
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🥗Family Favorite Side Dishes
Looking for the perfect sides to compliment your chicken dish? Try these delicious options! Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese adds a nice cheesy flavor.
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When they're in season, Roasted Brussels Sprouts offer a satisfying crunch and a slightly sweet, caramelized taste.
🍶Storage Tips
Storing leftover chicken in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.
This will help to keep your leftover chicken fresh and delicious for 3-5 days.
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🔁Reheating Tips
When you're ready to eat, simply reheat the chicken in the microwave or oven. Or serve cold over a large salad for lunch!
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Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
Hasselback Chicken is stuffed with mozzarella, tomato and basil making it a new and delicious way to enjoy chicken for dinner!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Hasselback chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 517kcal
Author: Lois
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 to 10 slices mozzarella cheese
- 5 to 6 grape tomatoes sliced in half
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut slits across the chicken breast about ¾ of the way through being careful not to cut all the way through.
Depending on the size of your chicken breast, you're going to want around 6 to 8 slits per chicken breast.
Stuff each slit with a slice of mozzarella cheese, half a grape tomato and a basil leaf.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish that has been coated with non-stick baking spray.
Brush each chicken breast with olive oil.
Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees.
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Notes
You can also drizzle a little balsamic vinegar on top of the cooked chicken right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1188IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 614mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional estimates are provided using an online calculator and is an estimate per serving. Calorie accuracy isn't guaranteed.
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
