Description
Zucchini Chicken Caprese is a delicious, one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes featuring tender chicken breast, fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella balls. This low-carb dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner, enhanced with Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for a tangy finish.
Ingredients
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Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 7 oz mozzarella balls
Vegetables
- 1 medium zucchini diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1/3 cup onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning divided
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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 diced chicken, season with paprika, half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables. In the same pan, add the remaining 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 about 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add Tomato and Seasonings. Add diced tomato, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes allowing tomatoes to soften and release juices.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Add Mozzarella. Gently add the mozzarella balls evenly throughout the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for a few minutes until the mozzarella melts and becomes gooey.
- Finish and Serve. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar for a sweet and tangy touch. Serve hot directly from the pan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil leaves during cooking as well as for garnish.
- This dish can be served with a side salad or over cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- You can substitute mozzarella balls with sliced mozzarella if unavailable.
- Use skinless, boneless chicken breasts for easier preparation and cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, particularly the salt and Italian seasoning depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
