Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, flavor-packed Italian classic made easy, with tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato, pepper, and herb sauce.
Servings: 8
Calories: 197kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms sliced
- 8 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp red wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 20 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup black olives pitted
- 1 tbsp parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Once hot, add the oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to lightly brown. Push vegetables to the side of the pot to create a well in the center for the chicken.
- Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Pour in the wine, then the chicken broth. Let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chili flakes. Gently mix the ingredients together.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Make sure the valve is in the sealing position. Select MANUAL mode (high pressure) for 18 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release.
- Add the olives, remove from heat, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve over a bed of spaghetti or zucchini noodles.
Notes
STORE Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can also FREEZE it—shred the chicken first—and place it in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm in the microwave or oven. Leftovers can also be used in our Italian chicken noodle soup or to make a delicious Italian casserole by layering it with marinara sauce, spinach, and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2196IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
