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Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Chicken

Hasselback Chicken is an easy, delicious chicken breast stuffed with 4 cheeses and bacon. It's easy to make but looks and tastes impressive.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts about 2 pounds
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Filling:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened softened
  • ½ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled/diced, (1 slice reserved for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoons minced chives plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, about ¾ of the crumbled bacon, 2 teaspoons of chives and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Slice the top of each chicken breast. Make 5-6 slits on top of each chicken breast, above ¾ of the way down, without cutting all the way through.
  • Arrange chicken breasts in the casserole dish. Season both sides with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Fill the slits with the cheese mixture. Top with reserved bacon and chives.
  • Cook at 375 F for 20-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • SLet sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with chopped chives or parsley as a garnish if desired.

Notes

  • Be careful when cutting slits into the chicken. Don't cut all the way through - you want the chicken to stay connected at the base.
  • Use larger, thicker chicken breasts and don't worry about pounding them thinner. These larger pieces will give you the best results.
  • Feel free to customize the flavors with different seasonings, herbs or cheeses.
  • Storing and reheating leftovers: Keep leftover chicken in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 1mg

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