Description
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of family gatherings right to your table. With tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with savory herbs and fresh vegetables, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and slice the bell peppers.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and drizzle in olive oil. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and bell peppers; cook until chicken is lightly browned.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid and set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes on high pressure. Allow natural release.
- Carefully open the lid and serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg