Keto Chicken Caprese Casserole is made with mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil; these ingredients are easily available in the pantry of the house or the grocery store. Keto Chicken Caprese Casserole just takes 40 minutes to prepare with all the cooking and prep time included. Chicken Caprese Casserole is served as a lunch or a fantastic dinner. Chicken Caprese is a low-carb and rich-in-protein protein dish. It contains 1.63g of carbs, 0.4g of fiber, 1.23g of net carbs, and 35.7g of proteins in the dish. This Chicken Caprese Casserole is the best way to use your summer produce efficiently.
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STATS:
- Course: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
- Prep time: Five minutes
- Cook time: Thirty-five minutes
- Total time: Forty minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 315
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet (large)
- Casserole
- Spatula
- Fork
INGREDIENT:
- 2 tbsp. avocado oil
- 5 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounces of fresh mozzarella (5-6 slices)
- 1 medium tomato (5-6 slices)
- ¼ cup chopped basil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
AVOCADO OIL:
- Avocado oil is used to cook the chicken thighs; you can also use olive oil which gives the same result.
CHICKEN THIGHS
- I use chicken thighs without bones and skin; we can also use chicken breast and get the same results.
SALT AND PEPPER:
- Pepper and salt are included to the chicken caprese casserole to increase its flavor.
TOMATO:
- Fresh tomatoes are sliced into 4-5 round pieces and added to the casserole.
FRESH BASIL:
- Utilize cut basil leaves which are fresh for the best taste; you can also add dried basil leaves.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set oven temperature to 375°F.
- Heat the oil in a big skillet on the heat (medium) till it sparkles.
- Include the thighs of chicken in the pan & place in a single layer after seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- Fry it for 2-3 mints on a side and flip it to fry another side for same time.
- Place the chicken in a pan of glass (baking) or casserole dish (medium) in a single layer.
- Place a piece of fresh mozzarella on top of each chicken thigh, followed by a tomato slice.
- Bake the casserole for twenty-five to twenty-eight minutes or until the chicken is cooked completely and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- To brown the upper part of the cheese, place it in the broiler for two or three minutes.
- Take it out of the oven and garnish it with fresh basil.
TIPS:
- Cook your chicken in the grill or the oven also.
- You can also buy pre-cooked chicken rotisserie from the store, but check the label before buying because some of them are seasoned with sugar.
- You can also use pesto sauce (keto-friendly) in your recipe.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the chicken caprese casserole in a wrapped container and store it up for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Put the cool chicken caprese casserole in the freezer-safe bag and store it for 3 months.
REHEAT:
- Reheat the chicken caprese casserole in the fridge for the night and put it in the oven for five minutes at three-fifty degrees F.
FAQs:
Can we make this chicken caprese casserole with other meat?
- This caprese casserole is also made with beef or turkey.
How can we store this chicken caprese casserole?
- Put this chicken caprese casserole in the air-tight box and store it for three days in the fridge, place the chilled casserole in the plastic bag and stock it up for 3 months in the freezer.
Is this a keto-friendly dish?
- All the ingredients like chicken, basil, cheese, and tomatoes are keto-friendly.
- Tomatoes are a low-carb vegetable with relatively higher carbs than other low-carb vegetables. They are also rich in fiber making it beneficial to have in the keto diet. They are rich in nutrients and are low in calories.
How much carbs are there in this chicken caprese casserole?
- Chicken caprese casserole contains 1.63g of carbs, 0.4g of fiber, and 1.23g of net carbs in the dish.
Is the chicken caprese casserole high in proteins?
- This chicken caprese casserole contains 35.7g of proteins in one serving; making it a protein-rich food.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving size: 1 piece
Calories: 315
Fat: 18.7
Carbohydrates: 1.63g
Fiber: 0.4g
Proteins: 35.7g
Net carbs: 1.23g