Savory Caprese Hasselback Chicken
A delightful fusion of classic Italian flavors and a contemporary cooking method, featuring tender chicken breasts infused with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Weighing about 6-8 ounces each.
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Sliced into thin rounds.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Roughly chopped.
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling over the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Glaze For drizzling before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Make horizontal slits in each chicken breast, about 1 inch apart, without cutting all the way through.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring it seeps into the slits.
- Stuff the slits with alternating slices of mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle chopped basil leaves over the stuffed chicken.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle additional olive oil on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before drizzling with balsamic glaze and serving warm.
Notes
Consider adding jalapeños for a spicy kick or experimenting with different cheeses for varied flavors.