Keto Chicken Margherita recipe is easy to make, delicious and tastes like summer. Besides, it’s keto! Juicy chicken breasts are rubbed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This scrumptious dish features green basil pesto, ripe cherry tomatoes, and lots of fresh basil too. Some days I use our chef-approved recipe for zucchini pesto, and other times the jarred store-bought pesto. Whichever way, it is delicious! To top things off, sprinkle some Reggiano Parmigiano and serve with mixed salad greens. Perfection!
This low-carb and high in protein dish is a breeze to make and delicious to boot. It is made from scratch and uses simple ingredients. Bonus, this Italian-inspired chicken recipe is ready to serve in about a half hour. It is one of those recipes that is great for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy!
To make the Keto Chicken Margherita, you will need the following ingredients:
Season the chicken breast all over with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ⅔ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for about 6 minutes per side until no longer pink.
Top the chicken with mozzarella slices and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast and top with sliced cherry tomatoes.
Garnish with basil leaves and fresh-grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy with a mixed green salad on the side.
This skillet Keto Chicken Margherita recipe comes together quickly and easy enough for a busy weeknight. Made it? We love seeing what you’ve made! Tag us on Instagram @cookmerecipes in your posts, and leave a comment below.
I loved making Keto Chicken Margherita. It was easy and tasted so refreshing. Perfect for my weeknight dinner after work.
Easy and tasty
Absolutely scrumptious dish!
Super easy and tasty for weekdays!
I absolutely loved making the Keto Chicken Margherita for a family dinner last week. It was so easy and the flavours reminded me of my last holiday in Italy. The melted mozzarella and fresh basil took me back. My husband couldn't believe it was keto. Definitely a new favourite for us.
This dish brought back summer BBQ memories. Loved it.
Delicious! I made this on a busy weeknight and it was a hit. The fresh basil and tomatoes brought back memories of summers growing up in my grandma's garden.
I made this Keto Chicken Margherita on a busy weeknight. My wife loved the fresh flavors, especially the basil. It's so easy, definetely a repeat!
Delicious! My kids loved it, and it brought our family together on a busy weeknight meal. Such a simple recipe that I’ll definitely make again.
Simple recipe and tastes amazing! My kids loved it for dinner.
Wow! This Keto Chicken Margherita was a hit at our last dinner party! I wowed my friends with its fresh flavors and simplicity. Even used homemade zucchini pesto that I whipped up the day before! Everyone kept asking for seconds—it was simply the best!
Superb weeknight dinner
Super easy dish!
I tried the Keto Chicken Margherita last week and my kids loved it. The simple ingredients made it easy, and I felt good serving a healthy meal. It really tasted like summer. I'll be making it again for sure
Yummy! My family loves this Keto Chicken Margherita. I made it last week after a busy day, and it felt like a little taste of vacation. Super easy and delightful!
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