Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes Healthy Stuffed Chicken Recipes Hasselback Caprese Chicken 4.5 (26) 26 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 355 Calories 19g Fat 10g Carbs 38g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved