Description
Experience the rustic charm of traditional Italian hunter-style stew in a fraction of the time. This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore uses succulent chicken thighs, fire-roasted tomatoes, fresh aromatics, and colorful bell peppers to create a hearty, soul-warming meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder results in fall-apart tender chicken infused with deep, savory flavors, making it an elegant and wholesome dinner choice for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
Leaves from 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to Saute and add olive oil.
Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add chicken thighs and sear for 2 minutes on each side.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper, carrot, garlic, thyme, and oregano.
Stir to combine well.
Close the lid and set your Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 12 minutes.
Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Stir in the Kalamata olives, fresh basil, and fresh parsley.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Serve over al dente pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty artisan bread to soak up the sauce. Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg