Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

This rich savory chicken covered in a red wine tomato sauce is an Italian classic! Load the sauce with bell peppers, mushrooms and herbs to get a delicious meal that you can whip up in your Instant Pot!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Andrea

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs boneless skinless
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. 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 saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the peppers, carrot, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to lightly brown. Push vegetable 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, letting the liquid reduce in half.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chill flakes. Gently mix the ingredients together.
Place lid on Instant Pot and lock. Make sure 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 and remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve over a bed of spaghetti or zucchini noodles.

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