30-Minute Mozzarella Chicken Skillet
User Reviews
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
507 kcal
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Course
Main Course
30-Minute Mozzarella Chicken Skillet
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Cheesy Mozzarella chicken is an insanely delicious high protein low-carb and keto friendly (just 4g net carbs!) weeknight dinner recipe! It’s pan seared chicken nestled in tomato sauce and topped with melty mozzarella, then baked to perfection. Ready in about 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced or grated
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes or your favorite marinara
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper
- 4 small-medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh or shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-duty (oven-safe) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened and the edges are slightly golden.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds then add the crushed tomatoes and spices. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breasts over and top with fresh mozzarella slices (or shredded mozzarella) and bake another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving suggestions: serve with pasta, rice, side of veggies, or your favorite side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
620mg
(26%)
Potassium
940mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
461IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.8
48 reviews
Excellent
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