Name: Hasselback Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each); 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced; 0.25 cup prepared pesto; 8 cups broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Hasselback Caprese Chicken

4.4

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20 Reviews

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. This quick one-pan high-protein and veggie-packed dinner is easy to make and the whole family will love it.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each)
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 medium tomato, sliced
3 ounces fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced
¼ cup prepared pesto
8 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons 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.
Toss broccoli, oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. If there are any tomato slices left, mix them in. Transfer the broccoli mixture to the empty side of the baking sheet.
Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. Cut each breast in half and serve with the broccoli.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355	Calories
19g	Fat
10g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 chicken breast & 1 cup vegetables
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 38g	75%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Vitamin A 4840IU	97%
Vitamin C 138mg	153%
Folate 117mcg	29%
Sodium 634mg	28%
Calcium 296mg	23%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 83mg	20%
Potassium 979mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.