🍴 Hasselback Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese 🧀

"Unleash the Flavor: A Family Favorite That’s Quick and Delicious!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 5 ounces frozen spinach, chopped and thawed
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and drained
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Begin with the Spinach Dip: Mix together the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and spinach in a bowl. Add salt to taste.
3. Prepare the Chicken: Make deep slits across each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut through completely.
4. Assemble the Dish: Place the chicken in a baking dish, and spoon the spinach dip evenly into the slits.
5. Incorporate Bacon: Slice the bacon into smaller pieces and insert them into the slits with the dip, or lay them over the chicken.
6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 498 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 58g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 173mg
- Sodium: 897mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 3-5 minutes of baking.
- Experiment by adding different cheeses or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4

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