Baked Chicken Caprese Recipe
This Baked Chicken Caprese recipe is a perfect keto-friendly dinner! Chicken breast, garlic, tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella make this a meal full of protein and healthy fats that you will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs if preferred
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar substitute I use Sukrin Gold
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese
- 5 leaves Basil chiffonade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°In a large skillet, heat over medium heat.
- Pour olive oil in a skillet to coat
- Place chicken into the skillet and season both sides with onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Allow to brown on both sides for 3-5 minutes per side, remove and set aside.
- Add in garlic and allow to cook for about a minute
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sweetener. Allow it to thicken for 5-6 minutes, ensuring to stir every couple minutes.
- Place chicken back into the skillet and coat both sides with the glaze.
- Next, place whole cherry tomatoes into the skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with mozzarella
- Place back in the oven until cheese has melted, about 7-8 minutes
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 247 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 42.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 5g
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