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5 from 4 reviews

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

45 min
GF Gluten-Free NF Nut-Free
by: Lindsay Grimes
June 4, 2019 (Updated: September 29, 2024)
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Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet
You’ll love this low carb and gluten free Caprese Chicken Skillet! It only takes 10 minutes to prep and gets dinner on the table so quickly!

My favorite kind of meals are the ones that come together in one pan. Easy to make, easy to get on the table, easy to clean up.

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

With summer officially here, and juicy tomatoes staring at me in the grocery store, I just cannot help but crave my favorite summer salad of all time… the classic caprese.

I love the creamy mozz, the juicy sweet tomatoes, the basil leaves nuzzled in there and of course the balsamic drizzle. What if I keep my favorite Caprese flavors, and make a chicken dinner with caprese ingredients. Done and done.

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

If you love capreses as much as I do you have to try this mini heirloom caprese salad or these caprese kabobs! Since you guys love whenever I post an easy chicken dinner I knew this easy chicken caprese skillet would be right up your alley! Check out my white wine chicken skillet, my lemon butter chicken and veggies, or this chicken enchiladas skillet!

What to expect? These juicy chicken breasts has delicious Italian seasoning and that melty cheese on top doesn’t hurt!

Coat the chicken in the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a large, cast iron skillet (a Dutch oven or casserole dish would work, too).

Place the chicken in the oven for 15 minutes.

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

Meanwhile, slice the tomato and mozzarella ball into thin slices. Once the 15 minutes have passed, add the tomato slices on top of the chicken and place in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the oven again, place the mozzarella over the tomato and chicken and place back in the oven for a final 8-10 minutes to melt the cheese and cook the chicken. When finished, the chicken should be 165F internally.

To serve, drizzle on some balsamic reduction and top with torn, fresh basil leaves.

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

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Recipe
GF Gluten-Free NF Nut-Free

Low Carb Caprese Chicken Skillet

You’ll love this low carb and gluten free Caprese Chicken Skillet! It only takes 10 minutes to prep and gets dinner on the table so quickly!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 4 reviews
Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minTotal: 45 min
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Servings: 4 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 8 oz. mozzarella ball
  • About 1–2 Tbsp. balsamic reduction
  • About 10 basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Coat the chicken in the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a large, cast iron skillet (a Dutch oven or casserole dish would work, too).
  3. Place the chicken in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, slice the tomato and mozzarella ball into thin slices.
  5. Once the 15 minutes have passed, add the tomato slices on top of the chicken and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven again, place the mozzarella over the tomato and chicken and place back in the oven for a final 8-10 minutes to melt the cheese and cook the chicken. When finished, the chicken should be 165F internally.
  7. To serve, drizzle on some balsamic reduction and top with torn, fresh basil leaves.
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  1. AvatarCris says

    Posted on 6/9/19 at 3:39 pm

    Mmmmmm, delicious!!!

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    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/14/20 at 8:31 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you loved it!! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarMaggie says

    Posted on 5/13/20 at 4:07 am

    So I went to make this last night and realized my chicken had been accidentally put in my freezer and not my fridge- after some (perhaps slightly sketchy) thawing, I turned to make this recipe. It was SO easy to pull together, and got a 5/5 from my very picky boyfriend. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and the cheese made the perfect touch. I did use thinner chicken breasts and they stayed perfectly juicy and soft (I HATE the consistency of chicken if it has been grilled/pan fried, so think the opposite is that). 

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/6/20 at 4:47 pm

      hahaha I can’t tell you how many sketchy thawings I have done!! I’m so happy you loved it!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarKristy says

    Posted on 5/25/20 at 10:57 am

    Made this twice in about a week! The first time, the hubs forgot fresh basil so we made due with dried. It was still really good but of course not the same. My husband still loved it and asked for it again but we made sure to have fresh basil and oh holey goodness.. so good!
    One of my FAVORITE things about it though is how easy it is. This will definitely be on rotation for busy weeknights. Yes, you have to take it how a few times but it’s pretty hands-off and so few dishes!!! Always a win for me.

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    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 4:19 pm

      Love recipes with only a few dishes. I’m so glad you guys love this recipe!! Sending you lots of love!! xo

      Reply
  4. Avatarbrigitte arnoldy says

    Posted on 3/13/21 at 2:50 am

    Cette recette est tout simplement délicieuse.
    On ne se sent pas “lourd” après avoir déguster ce plat.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 3/13/21 at 7:25 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply

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