Description
Zucchini Chicken Caprese is a one-pan, 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken breast cooked with sautéed zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and melted mozzarella balls. This flavorful, low-carb dish is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, enhanced by Italian seasoning, garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
Vegetables and 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
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and quick sautéing.
- Cook the Chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with paprika, half the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook Zucchini. Add diced zucchini to the pan with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes or until zucchini softens slightly but still retains some bite.
- Add Tomatoes and Season. Stir in diced tomatoes along with the remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, letting the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables. Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan and stir everything well to combine flavors evenly.
- Add Mozzarella. Gently place mozzarella balls evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Melt Cheese. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes until the mozzarella balls melt and become gooey.
- Finish and Garnish. Remove from heat and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired for added flavor and freshness.
- Serve. Serve hot directly from the pan and enjoy the delicious mix of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella balls for the best melting and flavor.
- Optional: Add fresh basil leaves for garnish and a more authentic Caprese flavor.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- To keep it keto-friendly, avoid adding any sweetened balsamic glaze; use pure balsamic vinegar instead.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
