Description
Zucchini Chicken Caprese is a flavorful, one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breast, fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella balls. This quick and easy 30-minute meal is perfect for a low-carb, delicious dinner loaded with Italian-inspired flavors and a hint of balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Seasonings
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Vegetables & Cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 7 oz mozzarella balls
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with paprika, half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Zucchini. Add the diced zucchini to the pan and cook for around 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add Tomato and Seasonings. Stir in the diced tomato along with the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine everything evenly.
- Add Mozzarella. Distribute the mozzarella balls gently over the chicken and vegetables, then cover the pan with a lid.
- Melt the Mozzarella. Allow the mozzarella to melt for a few minutes until gooey.
- Finish and Serve. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic vinegar for a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve hot straight from the pan.
Notes
- For extra freshness, add chopped basil or oregano when serving.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for more juiciness.
- Use fresh mozzarella balls for the best melting texture.
- If you prefer, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- This recipe is easily made low carb and keto-friendly by avoiding any additional carbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
