Caprese Chicken Skillet
Seared chicken breasts topped with tomatoes, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil.
35 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 265 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 10.8 g net carbs and 1620 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup torn fresh basil
- salt and black pepper, to taste
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Steps
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear in the oil in an oven-safe skillet until golden on both sides.
- 2
Add the garlic, tomatoes, and vinegar around the chicken.
- 3
Top with mozzarella and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- 4
Scatter with basil and serve with the pan juices.
Tips
- Pound thick breasts to an even thickness so they cook at the same pace.
- Use a thermometer: chicken is done at 165°F.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 265 g)
| Calories | 405 |
| Protein | 48.2 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Total carbs | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Net carbs | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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