Caprese Chicken Bake Casserole
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 tbsp pesto (optional)
Fresh basil for topping
1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional drizzle — sugar-free if possible)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brush chicken with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove, top of each chicken breast with a layer of tomato and mozzarella (and pesto if using).
Return to oven and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with basil before serving.
Nutrition:
Calories 341 cal
Carbs 6 g
Net Carbs 5 g
Fat 17 g
Protein 39 g
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