Basil And Pesto Hasselback Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes

HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cook the spinach on a medium heat in a splash of oil for 3-5 minutes until it is slightly wilted.
• Stir in the ricotta and cook for a further 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool.
• Cut slits into the chicken breasts about 1cm (½ inch) apart but don't cut all the way through - about 75% of the way down is what you should aim for.
• Stuff all of the spinach and ricotta mixture into the slits.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grate the cheddar and sprinkle it generously on top.
• Shake the ground paprika over the chicken to add some colour and flavour.
• Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes 400°F (200°C) until the cheese has melted and the juices are clear.
• Enjoy!

BASIL AND PESTO HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Slice into the chicken several times, about 1 cm (½ inch) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
• Cook the red pesto and basil on a medium heat until the basil is just wilted.
• Sprinkle over the mozzarella and stir until melted.
• Allow to cool to the touch, and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY BACON HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice into the chicken several times, about ½ cm (¼ inch) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
• Cook the bacon over a medium heat until it starts to get crispy.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Stir in the spring onions and cook for another minute or so.
• Add the cream cheese and cook until melted.
• Allow filling to cool to the touch, and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
• Enjoy!

HASSELBACK PIZZA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut seven slits on the top of the chicken breast.
• In each slit, spread 1 teaspoon of tomato puree, 1 mozzarella slice, and 1 salami slice.
• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and oregano.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. It should have an internal temperature of 165˚F (75˚C).
• Enjoy!

CAPRESE HASSELBACK CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Use paring knife to cut 6 crosswise slits into top of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut all the way through to bottom of chicken. Place, cut sides up, in 10x7-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Stack mozzarella slices; cut in half, then cut each half into 6 pieces. Cut tomato into 12 thin slices, then cut each slice in half. Fill each slit in chicken breasts with 2 cheese pieces and 1 tomato piece.
• Mix aioli and pesto sauce until blended; brush onto chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Sprinkle with basil.

ONE-PAN BASIL HALLOUMI CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350˚F / 175˚ C
• Turn the block of halloumi on its side and cut it into three to four even slices. Set aside.
• Pour the olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large plastic bag. Put the tomatoes and chicken in and massage until everything is evenly coated in the seasoned oil.
• Dump everything onto a foil lined baking sheet. Top the chicken with the large basil leaves and then the slices of halloumi.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350˚, then turn on the broil setting and cook for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and the chicken is cooked. (note: oven times vary, especially broil so keep an eye on it!)
• Take the chicken out and let it rest on a plate and continue to cook the tomatoes for 10 more minutes back on 350˚ F. (They will become super sweet and have a great concentrated tomato flavor!)
• Meanwhile, add the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to a blender and blitz for 30 seconds. Next add the basil and blitz until it's the consistency of pesto, about 30 seconds.
• Enjoy!

FAJITA HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Slice into the chicken several times, about ¼ inch (½ cm) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
• Cook the onions and peppers over a medium heat until softened, then stir in the fajita mix.
• Stir in the salsa and sprinkle the cheese over.
• Mix together until the cheese has melted.
• Allow to cool to the touch, and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
• Enjoy!