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the baked caprese chicken in a skillet with one chicken breast topped with balsamic and basil on a spatula.

Easy Low Carb Caprese Chicken Bake

Jenni Cole
Caprese chicken bake is an easy one dish dinner that cooks in 30 minutes with all the Italian flavors of a Caprese salad. Low carb, high protein, keto friendly, and gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (681g raw) 2 large, each cut in half to make a total of 4 thin chicken cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (300g) cut in half
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese (28g)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut each chicken breast in half to make chicken cutlets (you'll have a total of 4 thin chicken breasts).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  • Sear the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes until browned, they won't be all the way cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Mix the sliced tomatoes with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar to the cast iron skillet to deglaze. Add the tomato mixture and simmer for 5-6 minutes until cooked. Add the chicken back to the pan and nestle the cutlets within the tomatoes. Top each piece of chicken with 1 slice of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake the chicken for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 160 F when tested with a meat thermometer. Broil the chicken Caprese for 1-2 minutes to partially brown the cheese (the chicken will finish cooking and reach an internal temperature of 165 F).
  • Garnish with fresh basil and balsamic glaze. Serve the chicken with cauliflower rice or rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add some fresh pesto sauce to your chicken before you add the cheese for another classic Italian flavor.
  • You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in place of chicken cutlets.
  • Instead of grape or cherry tomatoes, try slices of your favorite larger variety.
  • A cast-iron pan works best to sear the chicken and transfer the dish to the oven.  If you don't have cast iron, check your pan and be sure it can go in the oven. If not, after searing, transfer the chicken and drippings to an oven-safe dish before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 48gFat: 13gSodium: 583mgFiber: 1g
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