Description
Zucchini Chicken Caprese is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breast, sautéed zucchini and tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-carb dish is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner packed with Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium zucchini diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large tomato diced
- 7 oz mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup onion chopped
- 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 chicken, season with paprika, half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove the chicken 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 with onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the zucchini starts to soften.
- Add Tomato and Seasoning: Stir in the diced tomato, remaining half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir everything together to combine well.
- Add Mozzarella: Gently add the mozzarella balls evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Cover the pan with a lid and cook a few minutes until the mozzarella melts and becomes gooey.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic vinegar for a sweet and tangy twist. Serve hot directly from the pan and enjoy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese or omit it.
- Use fresh basil or substitute with dried basil if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread to make it a more filling meal.
- Make sure to cut chicken into even bite-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
