Description
A delicious and healthy Spinach and Goat Cheese Hasselback Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make several deep cuts (about 3/4 of the way through) in each chicken breast, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled goat cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes. Mix well to combine.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each cut in the chicken breasts with the spinach and goat cheese mixture, pressing it in gently.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle any remaining olive oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before preparing.
- Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese for a different flavor profile, or add cooked bacon bits for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg