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Baked Caprese Chicken
Quick and easy Baked Caprese Chicken features cheesy chicken breast with basil pesto, basil leaves, and a slice of fresh tomato for a fresh and healthy weeknight dinner!
Course
Main
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
Caprese Baked Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
262
kcal
Author
Michelle
Ingredients
6
boneless skinless chicken breasts
1
tablespoon
olive oil
2
tablespoons
basil pesto
⅓
cup
basil leaves
1
large tomato
sliced
6
mozzarella slices
2
tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Drizzle olive oil in 9"x13" baking dish.
Place chicken breasts in baking dish.
Brush each chicken breast with about a teaspoon of pesto.
Place 2-3 basil leaves, then one slice of tomato, and then a mozzarella slice on each chicken breast.
Bake in a 400-degree oven for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
chicken breast
|
Calories:
262
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
95
mg
|
Sodium:
357
mg
|
Potassium:
494
mg
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
565
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4.4
mg
|
Calcium:
161
mg
|
Iron:
0.7
mg