Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish that’s ready in minutes. Tender chicken thighs are cooked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a blend of herbs and spices, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (any variety)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Brown Chicken: Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Deglaze: Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pot, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the onion, green pepper, mushrooms, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to SEALING. Select HIGH PRESSURE and set the cook time for 12 minutes.
- Natural Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
- Stir and Serve: Open the lid and stir in the chopped parsley and basil. Serve the chicken cacciatore over cooked noodles or pasta.
Notes
- This recipe was created for a 6-quart Instant Pot. Prep time does not include the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure (about 12 minutes).
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs without changing the cook time, but thighs tend to be more flavorful and moist.
- To thicken the sauce, make a slurry of cornstarch and water and add it to the pot after cooking, using the SAUTE function to simmer until thickened.
- For slow cooker instructions, see the notes section in the blog post.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
