Description
Hasselback Chicken is a visually impressive, flavorful dish featuring chicken breasts sliced and stuffed with ricotta, spinach, and cheddar cheese, seasoned with paprika and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach (50 g)
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (50 g)
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese (20 g)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, make several horizontal slices along each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through, creating a ‘hasselback’ effect.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and cheddar cheese.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into the slices of the chicken breasts.
- Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor, or substitute with kale or arugula.
- Ensure slices are deep enough to hold the filling but not cut through the chicken.
- Optional: drizzle with olive oil before baking for extra moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg