Caprese Chicken

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4.9

32 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    270 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Caprese Chicken

This simple dish is packed full of delicious flavors.  It is perfect to serve for guests, or just for your own family.  With only 4 ingredients and one dish, it comes together quickly and is easy to clean up!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 4 tbsp pesto sauce prepared
  • 2 Roma tomato cut in 1/2" slices
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cut in slices, fresh

Garnish:

  • basil fresh

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F
  2. Lay the chicken breasts flat in a baking dish.  Spread 1 tbsp of pesto evenly on each chicken breast. Top with tomato slices and cheese.
  3. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F
  4. Garnish with fresh basil and serve with your favorite sides.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Dietary Considerations:
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free low carb and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
  • How to Store — To store leftovers you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to a month. 
  • How to Freeze — For the best flavor store this frozen for up to 6 months. This recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See how to freeze section in original post for full instructions. 
  • recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See how to freeze section in original post for full instructions. 
  • How to Reheat — This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, I would recommend cutting them in half to make them thinner. You can also cut the chicken into chunks or use tenderloins.  If you do cut the chicken or use tenderloins, the cooking time will probably be reduced.
  • Caprese Chicken leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • Dietary Considerations: This recipe is naturally gluten free low carb and friendly for low carb and keto diets.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4oz Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 0g (0%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 380mg (16%) Potassium 0mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 0mg (0%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 380mg 16%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 0mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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