This Keto Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe is the perfect way to celebrate summer ingredients like tomato and basil. A crowd pleasing chicken dinner that’s healthy and low in carbs, this chicken breast recipe can be made on the stovetop, grill, or in the oven.
Summer ripe tomatoes, pungent sweet basil, and soft fresh mozzarella line the inside of these pretty keto caprese stuffed chicken breasts.
Then they are wrapped in a blanket of salty, tender Prosciutto – which also holds them together so you don’t have to tie or skewer them.
Finally, after being browned to perfection in a shimmering pool of olive oil, these delicious Keto Caprese chicken breasts are drizzled with a tangy, sweet, balsamic reduction.
If just reading that isn’t making you want to run to the kitchen then you might need to check your pulse.
You can serve these keto caprese chicken breasts whole on a platter for family and/or guests to help themselves, OR you can take the time to cut them with a very sharp knife into pinwheels and overlap them on individual plates if you want to get fancy about it.
(I didn’t – but if I was serving them to company I might have, depending on how many people I was having.)
This low carb stuffed chicken breast recipe has so many things going for it!
Melty cheese? Check.
Fragrant herbs? Check.
Perfect balance of salty and sweet? Check. CHECK.
I promise, you’re going to want to be enjoying this phenomenal keto Caprese chicken breasts recipe as much as possible this summer!
Seriously – it’s fantastic.
Recipe Notes:
I pan-fried these Keto Caprese Chicken Breasts so that the Prosciutto would crisp up – then after they were browned on both sides I covered the pan and let them cook for another five minutes to make sure they cooked all the way through.
Alternatively you could grill these over indirect heat, or even bake them for about 25 minutes in a 375 degree (F) oven.
The balsamic glaze adds a bit of carbs to this caprese chicken recipe, but in my opinion it’s totally worth it because that tangy sweetness balances out the salty prosciutto and creamy cheese. You can purchase balsamic glaze in a handy squeeze bottle or make your own using the directions I’ve provided in the Keto Caprese Chicken Breasts recipe card below.
More Keto Caprese Recipes:
Keto Caprese Salad with Avocado – by Kicking Carbs
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Keto Caprese Stuffed Chicken with Balsamic Glaze
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
An easy and delicious Keto Caprese chicken recipe that is chock full of Summer flavors! Grain free, egg free, nut free, keto, lchf, and Atkins diet friendly.
Ingredients
- 6 thin chicken breast cutlets, raw
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
- 6 slices fresh mozzarella
- 6 large basil leaves (or more)
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons sugar free balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Lay a chicken cutlet out flat on a cutting board.
- Top with a slice of mozzarella, a slice of tomato and one or two basil leaves.
- Roll the chicken up tightly around the tomato and basil.
- Wrap tightly with a slice of prosciutto and place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the five remaining chicken cutlets.
- Heat olive oil in a non stick or cast iron pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken rolls seam side down to the hot oil.
- Cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Turn and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the rolls are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees at the thickest part.
- (Alternatively you could grill them about 5 minutes per side over indirect heat, or bake them at 375 degrees (F) for about 25 minutes.)
- Place cooked chicken on a plate or platter. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
NOTE:
- You can purchase balsamic glaze in most grocery stores where you’d find the vinegar.
- Or, to make your own, boil 1 cup of sugar free balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan on the stove until shiny and thick enough to coat a spoon. It will have reduced to about 3 Tablespoons, and takes about 8 – 10 minutes. Don’t reduce too long or it will harden like candy and you’ll have to start over with fresh vinegar.
Notes
Approximate nutrition information per serving:
1 chicken roll up: 233 calories, 9g fat, .5g net carbs, 35g protein
1 tsp balsamic glaze: 10 calories, 0g fat, 2g net carbs, 0g protein
Total serving: 243 calories, 9g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 35g protein
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: keto chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up + 1 tsp glaze
- Calories: 243
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 3g net
- Protein: 35g
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smartvita says
I have tried it! My entire family loved it. Thank you so much :)
par gohman says
Do these freeze well? I cook for only 2 but these sound wonderful. If not, I’ll try to alter quantities for 2.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I don’t think these would freeze well – best to make a smaller batch I think!
shannon @ a periodic table says
all i saw was that you couldn’t drink coffee and i saw red and everything went blurry and i think i blacked out. because NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO BE WITHOUT COFFEE. you are a stronger lady than i ever will be, Mellissa.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I still can’t believe I’ve survived without it this long myself Shannon! And nobody is dead or maimed…yet. But oh how I miss it!!!!
Tamarra says
Oh dear you don’t have anything good left to eat. Which begs the question, what are you eating? Allergies are horrible, I get them quite badly as well in spring time as well. Not nice. Hopefully yours improve soon xx
ps chicken looks delish.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I had crab legs tonight and it was awesome – so I’m not suffering too too badly. I’m eating a lot of avocados, hearts of palm, plantains and sweet potatoes in moderation, steak, asparagus, etc. Definitely feeling better, hoping that the sacrifice now will benefit my allergies in the long term if I heal my leaky gut with the strict diet. Time will tell! Hope you like this recipe!
Leslie says
Trying these tonight! Thanks for all your hard work on these great recipes! I am down 21 pounds in 3 months, with just 3 more to go for my goal, thanks to the delicious stuff on your site. Keep them coming!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Congrats on the 21 lb loss Leslie – it must feel amazing to be so close to your goal! So happy the recipes here are helping you eat delicious food and still lose weight! Let me know how you like this recipe!
Leslie says
Absolutely wonderful! I wouldnt call chicken my favorite thing, but these were excellent. Had the cauliflower mashed with Dubliner cheese, and a creamed spinach to go with it. Thanks again, and keep up the good work!
Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you liked it Leslie! I love chicken mostly because it’s like a blank canvas that can work well with so many flavor combinations – especially this one! And I really miss the cheesy cauliflower puree – can’t wait to eat that again! Thanks for taking the time to comment! :)
Mellissa Sevigny says
It’s definitely NOT fun Susan, but I’m desperate so I’ll hang in there as long as I can on it to give it time to show some results (or not.) No heartburn is most definitely worth it Susan – glad you were able to find a plan that is working for you! Hope you like this recipe – we really enjoyed it! It’s great cold the next day over a salad too – perfect for lunches at work!
Laura says
Looks great– do you roll the mozzarella inside with the tomato and basil?
Mellissa Sevigny says
YES. Thank you for catching that error in the recipe, I fixed it now! I blame the lack of coffee… ;)
Heather Haigh says
looks delicous
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Heather, hope you like it! :)
Rachel says
I will commiserate with you and your lack of flavorful food and joy today. I pinned this for later since I’m on day 1 of a fat fast to push past a 3 week plateau. Ugh. C’mon scales! When mama doesn’t eat… nobody eats. I mean, everyone fends for themselves. Hope you find your allergy culprit soon! Thanks for the recipes and free Amazon books, too.
Mellissa Sevigny says
So sorry Rachel, I feel your pain sister! I had hoped that I’d lose a few pounds as a side effect of this plan and I literally have not lost a single ounce in a week, even though my calories must have been cut in half. It’s so irritating to get on the scale morning and after morning and not see any progress. Hoping that this will fix my stupid body so that it will start working right again – and if I can get off of all the allergy medication I’m on that will also help. I hope. :/
kathy says
WHAT?! FREE AMAZON BOOKS???? And I missed them?! How do I get them too?
Mellissa Sevigny says
I find free books on Amazon (usually low carb, keto, gluten free, or Paleo cookbooks) and post links to them daily on the IBIH facebook page Kathy. Just like the page if you haven’t already and you should get notified. If you aren’t, just swing by the page every morning to see what’s free that day!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
This looks absolutely divine, I’ll make it this week with fresh basil from my garden. Yum!! Thank you for sharing. Hope you can have coffee again soon, I’d be dangerous without my four cups of industrial grade jet fuel every morning, LOL!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Let us know what you think Carole – I can’t wait until I’m able to make this again! Yes, no coffee has been brutal! It’s not just the buzz, I just love the flavor and the ritual of making and drinking it every morning! The chai tea is good, but nowhere near the same. Hoping to be able to enjoy at least one cup of coffee in the morning again by the time the weather cools down because that’s when I’ll REALLY miss it the most! Sigh…