Description
Hasselback Chicken is a flavorful, elegant dish featuring chicken breasts sliced and stuffed with a creamy blend of ricotta, spinach, and cheddar. The signature ‘accordion’ cuts allow the filling to melt into every bite, creating a moist, cheesy, and visually stunning meal that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh spinach (50 g)
1/4 cup ricotta cheese (50 g)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (20 g)
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, make several horizontal slices along each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into the slices of each chicken breast.
- Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, until fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap ricotta for cream cheese for extra richness.
Add sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or caramelized onions for more flavor.
Top with olive oil or breadcrumbs before baking for a golden finish.
Use thawed, well-drained frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat covered in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
