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Don&#8217;t be fooled by this less than stellar picture, this meal was delicious! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"299\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/firedupfitness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/capresechicken-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-459\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Caprese Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Total time 30 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serves 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li><li>1\/2 onion, sliced<\/li><li>4 garlic cloves, minced<\/li><li>1\/2 cup chicken broth (not needed for oven roasted)<\/li><li>4 bonless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li><li>3 1\/2 cups cherry tomatoes<\/li><li>3 tbsp balsamic vinegar<\/li><li>1 tbsp chili flakes<\/li><li>2 tsp salt<\/li><li>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li><li>3\/4 cup mini mozarella balls<\/li><li>2 tbsp fresh basil, finely sliced<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Directions (Instant Pot)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Place olive oil and onion into the inner pot of the instant pot and saute on normal until slightly browned &#8211; 7 mins<\/li><li>Add garlic and saute an additional minute<\/li><li>Add chicken broth and deglaze with a wooden spoon<\/li><li>Layer chicken breast evenly then top with cherry tomatoes<\/li><li>Drizzle with balsamic vinegar then sprinkle with chili flakes, salt and pepper<\/li><li>Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to sealing<\/li><li>Pressure cook on high for 12 minutes<\/li><li>Release pressure using quick venting<\/li><li>Sprinkle mozzarella balls and fresh basil on top of chicken &amp; tomatoes then cover until the cheese is melted about 3-4 minutes<\/li><li>Serve over quinoa (shown), rice or cauliflower rice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4>Oven Roasted Caprese Chicken<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. <\/li><li>Place chicken breasts &amp; cherry tomatoes evenly onto a baking sheet<\/li><li>drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper<\/li><li>Bake 20-25 min until the tomatoes are soft<\/li><li>Remove from the oven and place mozzarella balls on top of the chicken<\/li><li>Bake for a further 5-7 mins &#8211; until cheese melts and chicken is cooked<\/li><li>Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil and serve.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more quick and healthy recipes? 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