Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
This easy Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a healthy hands-off and crave-worthy chicken recipe that's perfect for weeknights. Serve alone, over pasta or rice, or with a crusty baguette.
Servings 6
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 8 ounces sliced or quartered mushrooms
- ¾ cup yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese regular or dairy-free cheese work here
Spices
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fill the Instant Pot: Add all the ingredients, except for chicken and mozzarella cheese, to the instant pot. Stir the ingredients together. Then nestle and bury the chicken thighs into the vegetable mixture.
- Cook: Secure the instant pot lid. Cook for 25 minutes at high pressure. When finished, push the steam release button to manually reduce pressure. When pressure has been fully released, open the pot carefully to avoid steam injury.
- Finishing Touches: Add the cheese, stir in, and shred the chicken with two forks. Serve warm on its own, with pasta, rice, or Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
See the blog post for step-by-step photos, my favorite variations, and ingredient suggestions!
Storage: Store leftovers in a sealable airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For meal prep, divide into individual storage prep containers. I really like using souper cubes to freeze leftovers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Slow Cooker: Follow the instructions as listed but cook on high in the slow cooker for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with two forks.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg