South Beach Diet Chicken with Parmesan Tomato Salsa

Elevate your healthy eating game with this South Beach Diet Chicken with Parmesan Tomato Salsa—a vibrant, protein-packed dish that's as flavorful as it is nutritious. Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a touch of olive oil, then seared to golden perfection. The star of the dish, however, is the fresh Parmesan tomato salsa, an irresistible blend of sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy balsamic vinegar, fragrant basil, and savory Parmesan cheese. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this low-carb, diet-friendly meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it warm with the colorful salsa generously spooned on top, and enjoy a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 3

Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season both sides evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

While the chicken is baking, prepare the Parmesan tomato salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil leaves, diced red onion, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 7

Mix the salsa gently until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste as desired.

Step 8

Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes out of the oven.

Step 9

Plate each chicken breast and spoon a generous amount of the Parmesan tomato salsa on top before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy this delicious, South Beach diet-friendly meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1581.5

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 594.2mg	0%
Sodium 3053.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 225.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 350.3mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 717.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 58.8%

Carbs: 5.5%