rewrite this title Hasselback Chicken Caprese With Roasted Broccoli

Low-carb, high-protein and a good source of veggies, this sheet pan supper is a riff on hasselback potatoes, but features chicken stuffed with heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and quick homemade pesto. We roast broccoli florets on the same baking sheet—cauliflower florets are a great swap too.

Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes

Hasselback Chicken Caprese With Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup (18g) basil leaves, loosely packed
3 tbsp (45g) olive oil, divided
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 medium garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt, divided
4 (6 oz/170g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5 medium (350g) campari tomatoes, sliced
3 oz (85g) part-skim mozzarella, thinly sliced
3 cups (225g) broccoli florets
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. In a blender, combine the basil, 2 tbsp of the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and 1/8 tsp of the salt; blend until smooth to make the pesto.

Make vertical cuts every 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) in the chicken breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through, to create pockets. Fill each pocket with a slice of tomato and mozzarella, then spoon the pesto into the pockets. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and the pepper, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Toss the broccoli florets with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and remaining 1/8 tsp salt, and arrange on the baking sheet around the chicken. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes. Serve the chicken with the fennel on the side.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 chicken breast, 3/4 cup broccoli

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 396; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 137mg; Sodium: 533mg; Carbohydrates: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 46g

Nutrition bonus:  Potassium: 942mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin C: 112%; Calcium: 21%; Vitamin A: 36%

Originally published August 21, 2018; Updated May 2026