Hasselback Caprese Chicken

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 30 min

Servings: 4

1 - 100 gram

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.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 tsp salt, divided

1/2 tsp ground pepper, divided

1 medium tomato, sliced

3 ounces fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced

1/4 cup prepared pesto

8 cups broccoli florets

2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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

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 1/4 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.

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