Description
Instapot Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful Italian dish made with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. It’s a quick and easy one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instapot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the Instapot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Return the chicken to the Instapot, nestling it into the sauce.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: instapot chicken cacciatore, Italian chicken, one-pot meal, easy dinner