HASSELBACK CHICKEN STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL RECIPE

Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Recipe image

Provided by Wollygator

Number Of Ingredients 7

•2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
•8 to 10 slices mozzarella cheese
•5 to 6 grape tomatoes; sliced in half
•Fresh basil leaves
•2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
•Salt and Pepper
•2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

1. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut slits across the chicken breast about 3/4 of the way through being careful not to cut all the way through. 2. Depending on the size of your chicken breast, you're going to want around 6 to 8 slits per chicken breast. 3. Stuff each slit with a slice of mozzarella cheese, half a grape tomato and a basil leaf. 4. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish that has been coated with non-stick baking spray. 5. Brush each chicken breast with olive oil. 6. Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. 7. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.