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Keto Caprese Chicken Bake
⏱ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 35 min✅ Ready: 45 min
502
Calories
3.5g
Net Carbs
66.4g
Protein
23.1g
Fat
⏱ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 35 min⏰ Ready: 45 min
This simple dish takes all the flavor of a caprese
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Add the basil to a food processor with the garlic and olive oil and blend well.
Step 3
Arrange the chicken breasts side by side in an oven proof dish.
Step 4
Slice the mozzarella into 8 even discs and layer each breast with 2 discs.
Step 5
Slice the tomato into 4 even discs and lay one disc on top of each chicken breast.
Step 6
Season each breast well with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Drizzle the basil oil over the chicken and transfer to the oven to bake for 35-40 minutes.
Step 8
Ensure the chicken is completely cooked through and the juices run clear. The cheese should be melted and slightly golden. Serve with extra fresh basil.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast – 4 medium breast
- Mozzarella Cheese – 7 ounce
- Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Olive – 2 tablespoon
- Tomatoes – 1 large
- Garlic – 1 clove
- Basil – ½ cup
- Salt – ⅕ teaspoon
- Black Pepper – ⅛ tsp
