Name: Cheesy Chorizo Hasselback Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/4 tsp Sugar; Olive Oil, (as needed); 1/4 tsp Salt, (or to taste); 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, (or to taste); 2x 14oz/400g cans of Chopped Tomatoes; 4 cloves of Garlic, (finely diced); 2 tbsp Pine Nuts; 4x boneless skinless Chicken Breasts ((approx 9oz/250g each)); 7oz / 200g Mozzarella ((preferably fresh & low moisture. Thoroughly pat dry if stored in brine)); 3.5oz / 100g Chorizo; 20 Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/4 tsp Chilli Flakes, (optional for more spice); ~ 1.5 cups Cooked Long Grain Rice; ~ 1/3 cup Pesto, (or to preference); handful of Rocket/Arugula; sprinkle of Small Basil Leaves

Cheesy Chorizo Hasselback Chicken

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This Chorizo Hasselback Chicken is wrapped in cheese and baked in a rich tomato sauce.

By: Dontgobaconmyheart (via Dontgobaconmyheart)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Yields: 4

Instructions

Add garlic to a drizzle of oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Fry for a couple of mins, then add chopped tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper and chilli flakes (optional). Simmer over low-medium for 20-25mins, or until very thick. Pre-heat oven to 200C/390F
Meanwhile, divide the mozzarella in two. Slice or grate one half to top the chicken, then slice the other half into 20 thin wedges around the same width as the chicken. Slice the chorizo into 20 thin wedges.
Make 5 slices into each breast with an even distance apart, slicing around 3/4 of the way down. Season all over with salt and pepper. Wedge a basil leaf into each gap, then add the chorizo and mozzarella.