Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil

By Wollygator

Ingredients

• •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

Preparation

Step 1

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.