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Hasselback Chicken with Spinach Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Hasselback Chicken with Spinach recipe features tender chicken breasts sliced to create pockets filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, and Italian cheeses. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is perfect for a wholesome, satisfying meal in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Spinach Filling

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Italian Blend cheese
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and lightly browned, which will bring out its sweetness and create a flavorful base.
  2. Sauté the spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for a few seconds until just wilted, preserving its vibrant color and nutrients.
  3. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds, to infuse the filling with aromatic flavor.
  4. Combine filling ingredients: Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, nutmeg, mozzarella, Italian Blend cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until you have a creamy, well-combined filling. Set aside.
  5. Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice lengthwise slits across the top of each breast without cutting all the way through, creating pockets to hold the filling.
  6. Stuff the chicken: Spoon the prepared spinach and cheese mixture evenly into each slit, ensuring the filling is well-distributed inside the pockets.
  7. Season and arrange chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil to help the chicken brown beautifully during baking.
  8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown on top. The cheese should be melted and the chicken juices run clear when pierced with a fork.

Notes

  • Make sure not to cut all the way through the chicken when making slits to keep the filling inside.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor, but frozen spinach can be used if well drained.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling mixture if you like a bit of heat.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to help retain juices.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/hasselback-chicken-with-spinach-recipe/