Cheesy Hasselback Chicken

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, nonstick skillet.
• Toss in the mushrooms and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté until the mushrooms have started to darken in color.
• Place the spinach on top of the mushrooms and toss until the greens have wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Set the spinach mixture aside.
• Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Using a sharp knife, make vertical cuts, about half an inch apart, making sure not to cut all the way through the chicken.
• Transfer the chicken to a greased roasting pan.
• Stuff the spinach mixture into the cuts of the chicken breasts. Season with paprika and top with a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400°F (200°C), until the cheese has melted and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (72°C).
• Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!