Name: Keto Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze

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Keto Caprese Chicken

StovetopEasyPrep 10 minCook 15 minServes 4

Juicy chicken topped with mozzarella, tomato and basil — caprese salad, turned into dinner.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp balsamic glaze

Steps

Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Sear in hot oil for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
Top each breast with mozzarella and tomato slices.
Cover the pan for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
Scatter with basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

Serve with: zucchini noodles or a green salad.

Cover the pan for the last minute so the mozzarella melts without overcooking the chicken.

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Tips & mistakes

Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through without drying out the thin end.
Sear without moving the chicken for the first minutes — moving it stops the crust from forming and the meat sticks to the pan.
Add the mozzarella and tomato only after the chicken is cooked through, then cover briefly to melt.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze at the end, off the heat, so it stays glossy instead of burning onto the pan.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use chicken thighs? Yes: boneless thighs work well; cook a few minutes longer and check they are cooked through. Thighs are more forgiving than breasts because they stay juicy even if you overshoot by a minute.

Can I use fresh mozzarella? Yes: tear it into pieces instead of shredding; it melts more evenly. Fresh mozzarella releases more water than low-moisture, so pat the pieces dry first.

What if I have no balsamic glaze? Simmer balsamic vinegar until it thickens slightly, or skip it; the dish still works. A small splash of red wine vinegar with a pinch of sweetener is another option.

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