Keto Caprese Chicken
Keto Caprese Chicken
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Per serving: 460 calories, 52 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 24 g fat
Ingredients
- 1½ lb / 1010 mL chicken breast
- 2 Tbsp / 30 mL olive oil
- 1 tsp / 5 mL salt
- 1 tsp / 5 mL Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp / 5 mL pepper
- 2 cups / 475 mL fresh mozzarella, sliced
- ¼ cup / 59 mL Roma tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup / 60 mL fresh basil, cut in thin strips
- 2 Tbsp / 30 mL balsamic vinegar
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/ 190 degrees C.
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In a bowl, drizzle 1½ Tbsp of olive oil over chicken. Add salt, Italian seasoning and pepper and combine.
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In an oven-safe pan over medium heat, add remainder of olive oil. Brown chicken breast on both sides, about 3 minutes on each.
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Remove the pan from heat. Put the pan into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
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Top chicken with mozzarella and tomatoes and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Top all with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic. Serve hot.
