Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Italian, Poultry, Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts

2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

1 medium sized yellow or white onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 14 oz can diced or pureed tomatoes

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 large green bell pepper diced

8 oz sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced black olives

1/2 cup diced marinated artichoke hearts

3/4 cup chicken broth*

1 tbsp fresh thyme to serve and garnish optional

2 tbsp fresh basil to serve optional

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions


Select the saute function on your Instant Pot. While waiting for it to heat, salt and pepper your chicken.

Cover the bottom of your Instant pot with oil, and add the chicken. Cook it on each side for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pot.

Add in any extra oil if needed, then toss in your onion. Cook for about 2 minutes, add garlic and cook for another minute.

Select the cancel function. Pour chicken broth (or wine if using), in the pot to deglaze, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom that might have stuck.

In a small bowl, mix together your dry spices: oregano, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and salt.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, and spices over the onion/garlic mixture. Give it a quick stir.

Now, top the sauce with chicken and remaining vegetables: mushrooms, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, and black olives.

Secure the lid. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

Once cooking is complete, use a quick release. Once steam is completely released, open the lid.

Stir the mixture, then let it sit for several minutes to thicken up the sauce. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over noodles, zoodles, or potatoes and garnish with fresh basil and thyme if using.

Notes

*In place of chicken broth you can also use a dry red wine. Just also omit the red wine vinegar if doing this option.