Zucchini Chicken Caprese
This Zucchini Chicken Caprese is a one-pan, 30-minute meal packed with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick, low-carb dinner that’s full of flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317kcal
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. Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken to the pan and season with paprika, half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced zucchini to the pan with the onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the zucchini starts to soften.
- Add the diced tomato to the pan along with the remaining half of the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Gently add the mozzarella balls to the pan, distributing them evenly among the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for a few minutes until the mozzarella balls are melted and gooey.
- Once the mozzarella is melted, remove the pan from the heat. Garnish the Zucchini Chicken Caprese with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and freshness.
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze for a sweet and tangy twist.
- Serve the dish hot, straight from the pan. Enjoy the delicious combination of tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted mozzarella.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 5g