Hasselback Tuscan Baked Chicken Breasts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. *see notes
3. 3
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
5. 5
   Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted. Stir frequently.
6. 6
   Season with Italian Seasoning and add in the cream cheese; cook for 1 minute, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and set aside for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut 5 to 6 slits/pockets on top of each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. DO NOT cut through - cut about 3/4 of the way down and keep the base of the chicken breasts intact.
9. 9
   Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and fill each pocket of the chicken breasts with the spinach mixture.
10. 10
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness - chicken is cooked at 165F. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.