Smoked Gouda Hasselback Chicken
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place shredded zucchini on paper towel & sprinkle lightly with salt. Cover & blot with another piece of paper towel. Allow to sit for an hour or until moisture is absorbed. Place zucchini in a bowl.
  2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the bacon & cook for 3-4 minutes. Add shallot, garlic & mushrooms. Cook & stir about 3 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat & allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Add bacon mixture to shredded zucchini.
  3. Preheat oven oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with foil & coat with cooking spray, set aside.
  4. Slice each chicken breast crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices making sure not to slice all the way through. Transfer to prepared pan.
  5. Alternately stuff slits with sliced apple, gouda cheese & bacon/veg mixture. Season chicken with salt, pepper & spices. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Garnish with parsley before serving if you wish.