Sweet tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese, and crispy-coated chicken combine to make an irresistible keto bruschetta chicken skillet meal.
Bruschetta Chicken
Have you heard of bruschetta chicken? Bruschetta is a popular appetizer in Italy, where small pieces of bread are toasted and topped with cold, fresh diced tomato pieces and flavored with olive oil, garlic, and salt. It’s a very simple and easy appetizer.
Somewhere along the line, a chef created a chicken version to transform the appetizer into an entire meal. Instead of the bread, they coated chicken in a crispy breading and then topped the chicken with tomato and spices.
That combination of juicy chicken, crispy toppings, and sweet tomatoes can be enjoyed on the keto diet too!
Keto Bruschetta Chicken
Converting a bruschetta chicken recipe to be low-carb is actually really simple. You just have to use a low-carb breading. Some bruschetta chicken recipes sweeten the sauce with sugar, but I skipped that because I didn’t think it needed to be any sweeter.
The tomatoes and fresh basil are sweet enough as they are.
There are also baked bruschetta chicken recipes. I love this bruschetta chicken skillet meal because it only takes 20 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. Baked recipes take about 45 minutes to bake. This is a huge time saver.
Use a cast iron skillet when you make this recipe. That way you can transfer the entire skillet to the oven and broil it to get that extra crispy texture.
What To Eat With Bruschetta Chicken
Since this is an Italian recipe, I suggest serving it with your favorite Italian sides. Add some flaky keto garlic knots and your favorite Italian chopped salad.
You really can’t beat the tastes and colors of a low-carb Caprese salad either. Then, sip on a glass of cold keto sweet tea. This is a meal your family will all adore!
How To Store Cooked Chicken
It’s best to store cooked chicken without breading on it. Once you store breaded chicken, it will only last about a day before the juices from the chicken soften the breading.
Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Low-Carb Breading
Some people have found that a combination of almond flour and parmesan cheese makes the perfect gluten-free breading for chicken. I personally prefer parmesan cheese and crushed pork rinds.
When you use pork rinds, you don’t have to add more salt. Plus, they are already perfectly crispy!
Remember, only use unflavored or plain pork rinds. Any flavored varieties might have added sugar or carbs.
Keto Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Here’s the list to make this keto bruschetta chicken skillet meal. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 5 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Butter
Minced garlic
Tomato paste
Chicken broth
Drained diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese grated
Crushed pork rind crumbs
Fresh basil
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
Add the garlic to the skillet, and saute for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet.
Top the chicken with the diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Mix together the parmesan cheese and pork rind crumbs.
Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the chicken, and place under the broiler on high for a few minutes to lightly brown.
Garnish with basil before serving.
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Keto Bruschetta Chicken Skillet
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut thin
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes drained
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Pork Rind Crumbs crushed
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Basil
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
- Add the garlic to the skillet, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet.
- Top the chicken with the diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix together the parmesan cheese and pork rind crumbs.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the chicken, and place under the broiler on high for a few minutes to lightly brown.
- Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Chicken Skillet Recipes
If you enjoyed this bruschetta chicken recipe, here are some more simple and tasty chicken skillet meals you should make next. All of them will feed your entire family.
