Keto Hasselback Chicken

This keto Hasselback chicken is low-carb, gluten-free, and healthy. It is stuffed with three different fillings: bacon, mozzarella, and creamy spinach. You won't believe how delicious this is until you actually try it.

One serving of this low-carb Hasselback chicken has only 2 g of carbs. That is why this dish is perfect for a keto-friendly lunch or dinner meal. It can also be used for meal prep, making this recipe pretty versatile.

You can serve this chicken with almost any low-carb side dish. My favorite way to serve it is with some cauliflower fried rice on the side. But, it also goes perfectly delicious with a green salad.

Table of Contents

• Is Chicken Breast Keto?
• How to Make Keto Hasselback Chicken
• Alternative Filling Ideas
• Serving Ideas
• Storing Tips
• Recipe

Is Chicken Breast Keto?

Yes, by all means, chicken breast is a keto-friendly product. It is loaded with protein and has almost no carbs. Moreover, it is pretty versatile and can be used for many delicious keto recipes.

However, it is recommended to eat dark meat chicken instead since it has more fat than chicken breasts. But still, chicken breasts are always a great idea for keto.

How to Make Keto Hasselback Chicken

First of all, you'll need to prepare ingredients for this low-carb Hasselback chicken recipe. Here's what you should get:

• Chicken breast: for this recipe, you'll need three small chicken breasts;
• Bacon: I used regular bacon slices. You'll need to cut them in half to fit into the chicken cuts;
• Fresh mozzarella cheese: make sure to get fresh (not shredded) mozzarella cheese;
• Spinach: if you want, you can replace it with kale (it will also taste pretty delicious);
• Cream cheese: its necessary to make the creamed spinach filling;
• Olive oil: you'll need just a bit of olive oil to cook the spinach;
• Garlic: I used fresh minced garlic, but if you want, you can definitely use garlic powder instead;
• Poultry seasoning: I used this poultry seasoning, but you can add any herbs or spices that you like (chili powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, etc.)
• Salt and pepper: add as much as you like;

Once you've gathered all of the ingredients, you can start cooking. The overall process is very simple, so you'll definitely get this recipe right the first time. Just follow these steps:

1. Make the creamed spinach. In a skillet, cook the spinach until ready. Then add the cream cheese and garlic.
2. Cut the chicken breast. You should slice the chicken breast almost to the end (but don't actually cut it through). There should be around 6-8 cuts, depending on the size of the chicken breast.
3. Place the filling. Since there are three types of filling for this Hasselback chicken, you should place them one after the other.
4. Bake the Hasselback chicken. The best way to cook the chicken is in the oven. This way, it will thoroughly cook and stay moist at the same time. If you want, you can cook it in an air fryer, but keep an eye on it as it turns out a bit drier.

That's it! Now, you can serve the chicken straight from the oven. Garnish it with some chopped fresh parsley or green onions.

Alternative Filling Ideas

Don't be afraid to experiment with this keto Hasselback chicken recipe. If you get bored of this filling combination, here are a few great ideas to try:

• Pepperoni and cheddar
• Ham and mozzarella
• Fresh basil, ham, and mozzarella
• Ricotta and bacon
• Jalapeno and fresh mozzarella
• Salami and kale
• Creamed spinach and bacon
• Bell pepper and prosciutto

Whatever your favorite meat is and cheese, you can use it for the filling combination for this Hasselback chicken.

Serving Ideas

Since this is a low-carb recipe, you should serve this Hasselback chicken also with a keto-friendly side dish. I love to eat it with some fried cauliflower rice on the side. But if you're not a fan of it, here are a few other ideas:

• Low carb coleslaw salad
• Garlic parmesan radishes
• Cheese cauliflower puree
• Air fryer brussels sprouts

Storing Tips

You can store this keto Hasselback chicken in your refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Then whenever you want to serve it, simply reheat it in the microwave.

Also, you can fully cook this dish and place it in your freezer. It will stay good for up to 2 months. Then, just throw it into the air fryer, oven, or microwave to thaw and reheat.

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