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Hasselback Chicken Primavera

5 from 12 votes

Hasselback Chicken Primavera is an easy high-protein sheet pan dinner with chicken stuffed with zucchini, tomato, and mozzarella for a fresh twist on the classic.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, main dish

Cuisine: American

Equipment

sheet pan

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
½ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons)
1 vine tomato (sliced and cut into half moons)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup mozzarella cheese (freshly grated )
¼ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (divided)
Chopped basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts Hasselback-style by making evenly spaced crosswise slits along each breast. Take care not to cut all the way through, leaving about ¼ inch intact at the bottom so the chicken remains whole. Coat the chicken with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Gently transfer to the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
Add the zucchini, tomato, and onion to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly with the seasoning.
Slightly fan the chicken breasts open and nestle the vegetables into each cut, spacing everything evenly along the length of the chicken.
Top each chicken breast with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven to roast until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Feel free to broil for the last minute to get the cheese a little browned.
Remove from the oven and garnish with basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast, Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 5.2g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 11.5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 139.5mg, Sodium: 661mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2.5g

- WW Points: 4

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