Dinner
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich tomato sauce with sweet peppers and herbs, delivering deep savory flavor in every bite. Fresh basil on top adds a bright, fragrant finish.
- Total
- 43 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 33 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 133
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 11g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 5g
- Sodium
- 273mg
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (with the bone, skin removed)
- kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 can (14 oz crushed tomatoes (Tuttorosso my favorite!))
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped basil or parsley for topping
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both side.
- Press saute on the Instant Pot, lightly spray with oil and brown chicken on both sides a few minutes. Set aside.
- Spray with a little more oil and add onions and peppers. Sauté until soften and golden, 5 minutes.
- Pour tomatoes over the chicken and vegetables, add oregano, bay leaf, salt and pepper, give it a quick stir and cover.
- Cook high pressure 25 minutes; natural release.
- Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley and serve over pasta, squasta or whatever you wish!