Keto Baked Chicken Caprese

Make this juicy baked chicken caprese for dinner tonight! This easy baked chicken recipe is inspired by caprese salad. Chicken breast is topped with sliced mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, and fresh basil. It’s the perfect easy and healthy weeknight dinner.

Easy Baked Chicken

I love a good baked chicken recipe. I love that this baked caprese chicken recipe is easy to assemble, with just 10 minutes of prep time before it bakes in the oven. I live for these kinds of meals, so I can focus on other things, like taking a break to snuggle up with my kiddos on the couch for a few minutes.

Some of my other baked chicken recipes are Creamy Pesto Chicken, Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes, and Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple.

What to serve with baked chicken caprese?

This chicken recipe is very versatile! You can pair it with a simple vegetable, and if you like, a starchy side. Here are a few ideas:

• Spaghetti with marinara
• Green Salad
• Roasted Broccoli with Garlic
• Easy Oven Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash
• Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Cauliflower Rice Recipe

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Baked Chicken Caprese Recipe

Make this juicy baked chicken caprese for dinner tonight! This easy baked chicken recipe is inspired by caprese salad. Chicken breast is topped with sliced mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, and fresh basil. It's the perfect easy and healthy weeknight dinner.

Course Main Dish Recipes

Cuisine Italian

Keyword baked caprese chicken, baked chicken caprese, caprese chicken, chicken caprese

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 471 kcal

Author Aileen Clark

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 large tomatoes sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1/4 cup chopped basil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Grease a 9x9 square baking dish and set aside.
3. Brush the olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts and place them in the baking dish.
   
4. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
5. Bake chicken for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the chicken from the oven and add mozzarella and tomato slices on top.
   
7. Return chicken to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
8. Remove the baked chicken caprese from the oven.
9. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with fresh basil and serve!
   
   

Nutrition Facts

Baked Chicken Caprese Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken breast)

Calories 471 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Polyunsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 136mg45%

Sodium 627mg27%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 48g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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