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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This easy Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore recipe is an authentic Italian comfort food. Thanks to the pressure cooker, dinner can be ready in under 1 hour!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 426kcal
Author Jacqueline

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chicken cut up into pieces
  • 2 medium onions cut in 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE- High. When display reads HOT, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to inner pot, along with sliced onions. Sauté onions until soft and translucent, then add garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from pot and set aside. 
  • Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper, then add half the chicken to the pot to sear. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, then remove from pot and repeat with remaining chicken. Set aside. 
  • Deglaze the inner pot with the wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Place chicken back in pot; top with sautéed onions and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices. 
  • Lock lid into place and ensure release valve is set to SEAL. Hit CANCEL, then MANUAL. Set timer for 25 minutes. 
  • When timer has finished, allow to naturally release for at least 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. 
  • Serve over buttered rice or noodles. 

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g