Keto Caprese Chicken - Healthy Dinner Recipe

Keto Caprese Chicken cooked perfectly with juicy slices of tomato, sunflower seed infused basil pesto and golden melted mozzarella!

What makes this recipe so genius?

We took a salad and turned it into a casserole.

You are only 40 minutes away from the perfect chicken dinner inspired by the ultimate Italian classic: the Caprese salad.

With a perfect ratio of meat, cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil pesto, when the craving for comfort food strikes, this recipe will do the trick.

Our version of basil pesto is made with sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts which are rich in antioxidants, packing a nutritious punch including over 100 percent of the daily recommended intake of copper, manganese, and selenium.

Serve it up with fresh mixed greens and this will become one of those recipes that you turn to, time after time again for your midweek dinners.

Keto Chicken Caprese

For this recipe you'll need:

• 4 Chicken Thighs
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• ½ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
• 3 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• ½ cup Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Sunflower Seeds
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• Salt & Black Pepper

Let's get started!

To being, preheat your oven to 390°F / 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Heat your butter in a skillet and sauté your chicken thighs on each side until golden brown (around 4-5 minutes).

Next, we're going to make the pesto.

In a food processor blend your Parmesan cheese, basil leaves, olive oil, sunflower seeds, garlic and a bit of salt and pepper.

Now we're ready to bake!

Place your chicken thighs on your baking tray and then add a layer of your pesto on each thigh, then add a tomato slice and top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake your chicken in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.

Serve hot with your favorite keto side!