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Spinach and Goat Cheese Hasselback Chicken

Juicy Spinach and Goat Cheese Hasselback Chicken Delight

This Spinach and Goat Cheese Hasselback Chicken combines juicy chicken with vibrant spinach and tangy goat cheese for a gourmet meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Juiciness and protein.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Adds nutrition and vibrant color.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Provides creaminess and tang.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Contributes sweetness and moisture.
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Enhances flavor and promotes browning.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds savoriness.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Herbal note complementing chicken.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Basic seasoning for flavor enhancement.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil For garnish and extra freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
  2. Cut deep slits in the chicken breasts, about ¾ of the way through, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  3. Mix chopped spinach, goat cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff the chicken cuts with the spinach and goat cheese mixture, pressing down to fit as much as possible.
  6. Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with basil and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken for deeper flavors and avoiding overcrowding in the baking dish for even cooking.

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