Description
Spinach goat cheese hasselback chicken delivers a delightful dinner solution that’s sure to impress your family around the table. Slicing chicken breasts accordion-style and stuffing them with creamy goat cheese and fresh spinach creates a simple yet elegant meal that comes together faster than you might expect.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Position oven rack in center and heat to 375°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place chicken breasts on cutting board. Create 1-inch spaced cuts about ¾ through each breast, ensuring knife does not slice completely.
- Mix 1 cup chopped spinach, 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, and ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken breasts. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper across surfaces.
- Gently press spinach-cheese mixture into each cut of the chicken breasts, distributing evenly.
- Transfer stuffed chicken breasts to prepared baking dish. Drizzle remaining olive oil on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Slice chicken carefully to create even, connected cuts that hold the breast together while allowing stuffing to nestle deeply into each section.
- Select fresh spinach and soft goat cheese for the best flavor and creamiest texture in the stuffing mixture.
- When checking chicken temperature, use a reliable meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For low-carb or keto variations, replace cherry tomatoes with roasted red peppers or omit them completely to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg