A delicious cheesy and healthy take on chicken parm that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!
Done in 30 minutes and goes well on top zoodles or enjoy by its self! Perfect for weeknight diner.
Keto Mozzarella Chicken
December 17, 2020
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 5-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 fire roasted pepper
- 15- oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes(OPTIONAL)
- 3/4 C shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat broiler
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Cook the onion in the same pan until transparent (about 3-4 minutes) scraping browned bits form the bottom of the pan, then add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add fire roasted pepper , crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning. Give it a good stir to mix well.
- Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken while stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes).
- Arrange the chicken in the sauce and top each breast with 2-3 tbsp of mozzarella cheese per breast. Transfer to the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese in browned and bubbling.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Mozzarella Chicken
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333.01 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12.37 g | 18.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.14 g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0.01 g | ||
| Cholesterol 120.07 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium 782.41 mg | 32.6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.55 g | 5.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.95 g | 12% | |
| Sugars 8.13 g | ||
| Protein 39.65 g | ||
| Vitamin A 12.44 % | Vitamin C 52.97 % | |
| Calcium 18.77 % | Iron 19.91 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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