Keto Chicken Mozzarella
Create this Chicken Mozzarella one skillet keto recipe. It is low carb and full of protein and healthy fats. Add your favorite side dish and you have a delicious easy family meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 412kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs boneless
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning divided
- Himalayan Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup chicken broth organic
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 8 oz Mozzarella Slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat 1 TB olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Rub Chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste on both sides. Transfer to hot skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes per side, until the chicken develops a golden crust. Remove from heat and add butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Top each chicken thigh with a slice of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Transfer skillet to pre-heated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for several minutes.
- When serving spoon some pan sauce and garnish if desired.
Notes
You will get a very colorful dish by using multi-colored cherry tomatoes and adding some fresh herbs on top. (Use tomatoes sparingly as they aren’t really keto-friendly, but they add lots of color and interest to the dish.)
The red pepper flakes give it a little kick while the melted mozzarella cheese adds a smooth taste. This recipe is big on flavor and so easy to make.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg