Hasselback Caprese Chicken

Name: Hasselback Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 Skinless chicken breast; 1 Medium tomato; 3 ounces Fresh mozzarella; 1/4 cup Pesto or to taste; 8 cups Broccoli florets; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 2 table spoon Extra virgin olive oil

4 steps

Prep:25minCook:25min

Using the hasselback technique (cutting crosswise slits every half-inch along the chicken breast) cooks the chicken faster and ensures you get a burst of flavorful gooey filling with each bite. This quick one-pan high-protein and veggie-packed dinner is easy to make and the whole family will love it.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:00:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories652.3 kcal (33%)

Total Fat43.1 g (62%)

Carbs22.8 g (9%)

Sugars7 g (8%)

Protein47.5 g (95%)

Sodium1072.4 mg (54%)

Fiber8.6 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2skinless chicken breast

1tomato

medium

3 ouncesfresh mozzarella

¼ cupPesto

or to taste

8 cupsbroccoli florets

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonpepper

2 table spoonExtra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Make crosswise cuts every 1/2 inch along both chicken breasts, slicing almost to the bottom but not all the way through. Sprinkle chicken with l/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fill the cuts alternately with tomato and mozzarella slices. Brush with pesto. Transfer the chicken to one side of the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Toss broccoli, oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. If there are any tomato slices left, mix them in. Transfer the broccoli mixture to the empty side of the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. Cut each breast in half and serve with the broccoli.